Forward Plan April to October 2024


This page lists the forward plan for current Council reports from February to May 2024.

The lists below show current reports and: 

  • the decision to be made on the reports
  • whether the decisions are key decisions
  • whether the report or part of it confidential or containing exempt information
  • the date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)
  • the consultees/ consultation process
  • any background documents/ information available to the decision-maker
  • the contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

Appointment of contractors for Children's Residential Homes and Assessment Centre

Appointment of contractors to undertake remaining works on two Childrens Residential Homes (Grant St and Hebburn New Town) and one Childrens Assessment Centre (Seton / Fox Avenue) following previous contractor entering administration.

Value of contracts will exceed £250,000.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

  • Decision made by Chief Executive and Director of Childrens Services: Date of decision to be confirmed (following tender process)

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Leader of Â鶹ÊÓƵ
  • Deputy Leader of Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

The full value of the contracts, as well as previous budgets / cost estimates will be made available to decision-makers following tender process.

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address


Fleet Replacement Programme

To provide delegated authority to the Director of Place and Communities, in conjunction with the Lead Member for Governance, Finance and Corporate Services and the Lead Member for Neighbourhoods and Climate Change, for any purchases or contracts that exceed £250,000 over the next 5 years that fall within the remit of the Fleet Replacement Programme.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

  • Cabinet - 15 May 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address


Social Care Management System Contract Renewal

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

  • Cabinet - 15 May 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

  • Dave Slater
  • 0191 820 1523

Sexual Health Service Options

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

  • Cabinet - 15 May 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Link provided to governments policy on PRS.

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address


Stairlift Contract

The decision to be made on the reports

Approve the contract award for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2029.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

  • Cabinet - 12 June 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

  • Nikki Carter
  • Cllr Ruth Berkley

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

Procurement exercise in progress, Cabinet report to follow.

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address


Contract Award for Adult Advocacy Provision

The decision to be made on the reports

Agree to tender exercise and contract award.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is not confidential / does not contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

  • Cabinet - 12 June 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

Service model has been fully co-produced.

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address


CivicaPay Contract Renewal

The decision to be made on the reports

Approval of contract award.

Whether the decisions are key decisions

The decisions are key decisions.

Whether the report or part of it is confidential or containing exempt information

The report is confidential / does contain exempt information.

The date the decision to be taken and who by (Cabinet or Council)

  • Cabinet - 2 October 2024

The consultees/ consultation process

N/A

Background documents/ information available to the decision-maker

N/A

The contact officer's name, telephone number and e-mail address

  • Dave Slater
  • 0191 820 1523