Purpose

To seek approval of the scope and structure
for the 2025/26 Adult Social Care Transformation Programme,
delegate authority to deliver the programme objectives and agree
the approval process for projects within the programme.

Content

The Committee
RESOLVED to
 

Approve the scope and structure
for the 2025-26 Adult Social Care Transformation
Programme 
Approve the funding ask for the
2025-6 ASC Transformation Programme of £2,728,839 (plus
contingency (10%) of £272,884 to be held at CLB), subject to
approval of the Transformation budget by the Strategy and Resources
Committee 19 May 2025. 
Approve the delivery of ASC
Transformation Programme baseline savings for 2025-26 of
£4,303,000 as set out in the MTFP, subject to approval of the
Transformation budget by the Strategy and Resources Committee 19
May 2025.
Authorise the Executive Director:
Adult and Communities, as Senior Responsible Officer for the
programme, to make decisions in line with the programme board
terms of reference. 
Authorise the Executive Director:
Adult and Communities, in consultation with the ASC Policy
Committee Chair / Executive Lead Member for Adult Social Care, to
procure and award applicable contracts within the programme,
in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes
outlined in this report.
Note the following anticipated
milestones: 

·      
ASC Operations delivery of the new Target Operating Model (March
2026). 
·      
Review and recommend options for In House Provider Services
(March 2026). 
·      
Review and implement changes to technology usage for Social Work
staff (March 2026). 

Note that the programme was split
between enablers for a ‘fit for the future’ social care
delivery and projects targeted at delivering
savings. 
Note that it was anticipated that
the programme would continue beyond 2025-26, subject to appropriate
approvals. 
Note that the resource allocation
referenced in the report would be subject to approval of the
transformation budget by the Strategy and Resources Policy
Committee in May 2025