Purpose

To seek Cabinet approval to conduct a competitive procurement process for the delivery of a Service for Women Experiencing Severe and Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) from 1st April 2027.

Decision

Cllr Kate Usmar sought Cabinet approval to conduct a competitive procurement process for the delivery of a Service for Women Experiencing Severe and Multiple Disadvantage (SMD) from 1st April 2027.

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

RESOLVED to:

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

1. Enter into a funding agreement with NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) under Section 256 of the National Health Service Act 2006, according to which the ICB shall contribute £189,000 per annum towards the funding of the contract referred to in Recommendation 2 below.
    
2. Conduct a competitive procurement process in respect of a contract for the supply of a new support service for women experiencing SMD. The contract will initially run for two years commencing 1st April 2027 and include an option to extend its term for a further period of two years on its second anniversary (i.e., 2+2 years).
   
   
3. Award the above contract to the preferred tender.