Issue - meetings

(i)            That the multi stranded requirement for a robust, support and accessible service to support staff and maintain their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues be noted.

(ii)          That the Council conduct a procurement exercise to re-tender for a service to provide the service

(iii)         That authorisation to award contract following tender evaluation be delegated to the Chief Executive in conjunction with the Service Director of Strategy, People and Performance

The Leader introduced the report on the procurement of a renewed occupational health service which appeared timely in light of the rising cases of sickness absences both within the Council and at national level.

Resolved:

(i)            That the multi stranded requirement for a robust, support and accessible service to support staff and maintain their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues be noted.

(ii)          That the Council conduct a procurement exercise to re-tender for a service to provide the service

(iii)         That authorisation to award contract following tender evaluation be delegated to the Chief Executive in conjunction with the Service Director of Strategy, People and Performance

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