Purpose

To consider the Commissioning Strategy for the Carers Support Services, which supports carers, including young adult carers aged 18-25, in Camden who provide unpaid care and support to adults or children.

Decision

RESOLVED –

THAT, having considered the results of the equalities impact assessment at Appendix 1, and having due regard to the obligations set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010:

(i)          The procurement strategy as set out in the report for a Carers Service contract with an initial contract term of four (4) years, plus an additional three (3) year extension for an estimated aggregate value (including extensions) of £6,314,798, be agreed; and

(ii)         That the award of the contract decision be delegated to the Executive Director Adults and Health.