(i)            that the Director of Adults and Community Services be instructed to commence the procurement process in accordance with Contract Standing Orders and Procurement Policy;

(ii)          that the local Healthwatch organisation continues to be commissioned jointly with Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay under a joint contract with Devon County Council and Plymouth City Council; with Devon County Council being the Lead Commissioner; and

(iii)         that the Director of Adults and Community Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Adult and Community Services, Public Health, and Inequalities, be delegated authority to award the Healthwatch contract to the preferred bidder.