Purpose

The
current contract to deliver a hospital discharge service, home
straight service and handyperson expire on 31 March
2023.  Procurement has commenced for new
contracts.  The hospital discharge
service is a shared service with Sevenoaks District Council and
Tonbridge and Malling Council and the Council is leading the
procurement on behalf of the three local authorities.

Decision

RESOLVED –

 
1.  That delegated authority be given
to the Head of Housing, Health and Environment to award the Better
Care Funded Partnership Services contract to Supplier A referred to
in the Exempt Appendix A, and to enter that contract with Supplier
A for a period of one year from 1 April 2024 with the option of
four annual extensions be approved.
 
2. That
delegated authority be given to the Head of Legal Services and the
S151 Officer to undertake all legal and financial requirements
necessary to complete the contract be approved.
 
3. That
delegated authority be given to the Head of Legal Services to
negotiate and complete the contract and all ancillary documents as
may be necessary be approved.
 
REASON FOR DECISION: To
provide a service that gives practical support to help patients
with a housing related issue to leave hospital and go home in a
safe and timely manner.