The report of the Director of Health and Care provided details of an integrated commissioning exercise with Wirral Council (Children’s, Public Health and Adults Social Care) and Wirral CCG who were looking to directly award the Early Intervention and Prevention Support for Vulnerable People/Young People and Carers (Adults and Young Carers) contract to the Wirral Health and Wellbeing Community Interest Company (CIC) - one entity that can deliver the broad services whilst sustaining the volunteer base as required by commissioners under Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Resolved –

(1)  That it be agreed to move to award of contract for the Early Intervention and Prevention Support for Vulnerable People/Young People and Carers (Adult and Young Carers).

(2)  That the award of contract to Wirral Health and Wellbeing Community Interest Company (CIC) as the provider of the Early Intervention and Prevention Support for Vulnerable People/Young People and Carers (Adult and Young Carers), be approved.