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RESOLVED:
1.   
Approved the procurement of a single framework for
the provision of supported living care and support in accordance
with the Contract Procedure Rules.
2.   
Approved a proposed contract term of five years with
an option to extend for up to two years resulting in a maximum
framework duration of seven years.
3.   
Approved the extension of the existing contractual
arrangements for five years for the CFGL framework and by 96 days
for Moray Lodge.
4.   
Delegated authority to the Deputy Leader and Cabinet
Member for Adult Care, Public Health and Regulatory Services, in
consultation with Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director
for People Services (DASS), to take any further decisions and
actions required to conclude this procurement, including the
approach to implementing the fair cost of care for supported
living, and award the contract.
 
REASONS RESOLVED:
1.   
WNC to meet its statutory duties under the Care Act
2014.
2.   
WNC to have a robust and equitable purchasing
arrangement in place for the future provision of supported living
care and support in West Northamptonshire.
3.   
WNC to have continuity of provision up to the new
framework start date of 07 April 2025.
4.   
Timely conclusion of the procurement via delegated
authority to award.
 
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:
None