Purpose

To seek approval of commissioning plans that will allow for a provision of an Expert by Experience (EBE) led Quality Assurance service for health and social care services provided for whole adult market in line with Quality Assurance Framework.

Decision

Cllr Kate Usmar sought Cabinet approval of commissioning plans that will allow for the provision of an Expert by Experience (EBE) led Quality Assurance service for health and social care services provided for whole adult market in line with Gloucestershire County Council’s Adult Social Care (ASC) Quality Assurance Framework.

Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and

RESOLVED to:

Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Adult Social Care, Wellbeing and Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adults’ Support and Independence to:

1. Conduct a competitive procurement process in respect of a contract for the supply of an Expert by Experience (EBE) led quality checking service in relation to health and social care commissioned support for the whole adult social care market in Gloucestershire. The proposed contract shall continue for an initial period of three years commencing 1 April 2027 and include options to extend its term for a further period of one year on both its third and fourth anniversaries (i.e., 3+1+1 years);
2. Award the above contract to the winning tenderer.