That Council be recommended to:
1) approve the procurement business case, as set out in the report, to renew the contract to Optalis;
2) delegate authority to the Director of Adult Services, in consultation with the Lead Member for Adult Services to;
a) approve and complete the contract with Optalis for £7.3mil – 2022-23; and
b) undertake all activities required to complete the joint ownership arrangements between RBWM and the Council as set out under the heading ‘Future Arrangements’.
3) delegate jointly to the Director of Adult Services and the Director of Resources and Assets authority to add to and remove services within Optalis during the term of the contract provided that in each case, up to the total value of £500k:
a) the budget for the costs of the services has already been approved as part of the agreed Council Budget;
b) the business case has been approved by both Directors;
c) the Executive Member with responsibility for Adult Services and the Executive Member with responsibility for Finance have been consulted.
4) note the shareholders agreement.
[NOTE: Please note that in accordance with Rule 6.3.34d) of the Council’s Constitution this item is not subject to call-in]