Purpose

To consider the approval of the procurement strategy for the provision of care and support at home.

Decision

RESOLVED –

THAT, having considered the results of the equalities impact assessment at Appendix 2, and having due regard to the obligations set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010:

i)                    THAT the procurement strategy, which includes a price/quality split of 40:60 and contract term of 84 months including break clauses at the end of year 3 and year 5, at the sole discretion of the Council, for an estimated aggregate value including extensions of £217.2 million for homecare and £16.8 million for reablement be agreed.

ii)                  THAT authority be delegated to the Executive Director Adults and Health to make any modifications or refinements to the procurement procedure detailed in this Cabinet report, provided that such changes fall within the allowable parameters under the Competitive Flexible Procedure of the Procurement Act 2023.  

iii)                THAT the Contract Award Decision be delegated to the authority of the Executive Director Adults and Health following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care.

iv)                THAT waivers to implement extensions to each of the 8 current contracts, for up to a maximum of 4 months, in order to enable the safe transition of residents and staff to any new contract that cannot safely commence on 1 October 2026 at a total cost of £6,718,325 be agreed.