Decision details

To provide approval for the further extension of the variation order with Everyone Active (EA), setting out the arrangements the Council has entered into to facilitate the continued re-opening of the leisure centres after expiry of the existing agreement on 30 June 2021.

Due to the deadlines involved with the previous deed of variation expiring on 30 June 2021, the Chief Executive (as Head of Paid Service), has agreed that the decision should be protected from call-in under Call-in Procedure Rules within the Constitution.

RESOLVED

That the Cabinet approves the extension of the contract variation with Everyone Active under the terms set out in section 5.8 of report HPS/27.

Reasons for the Recommendations

The recommendation facilitates the continued re-opening of the leisure centres from 1^st July  2021 in accordance with the Government announcement on 22 February 2021 and in accordance with Procurement Policy Note 02/20 (Supplier Relief Due to Coronavirus).