Purpose

The purpose of the report is to request
approval from Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee to
recommission the Wirral Independence Service (WIS) within quarter 2
of financial year 2023/2024. The current contract ends in June 2024
and there are no further contract extensions available.
 
This is a joint commission with NHS Cheshire
and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (Wirral Place) (NHSCMICB) and
is managed via the
Better Care Fund.
 
The WIS is inclusive of:
· 
The provision of Community Equipment.
· 
Technology Enabled Care and Response service.
· 
Carers emergency card.
· 
Falls Pick up service.
· 
Falls prevention service.
· 
Provision of Paediatric equipment.
· 
Education equipment for schools.
 
The commission will support the following
Wirral Plan objectives:
· 
Sustainable Environment - working towards a clean-energy,
sustainable borough that leads the way in its response to the
climate emergency and is environmentally friendly.
· 
Inclusive Economy - working for a prosperous, inclusive economy -
helping businesses to thrive and creating jobs and opportunities
for all.
· 
Safe and Vibrant Communities - working for safe and vibrant
communities where our residents feel safe and are proud to live and
raise their families.
· 
Active and Healthy Lives - working to provide happy, active and
healthy lives for all, with the right care, at the right time to
enable residents to live longer and healthier lives

Decision

Resolved –
that,
 
1. 
The re-commission of the Wirral Independence Service on a 5-year
contract (with options for a 3-year, plus a 2-year contract
extension) with a total contract value of £4.2m annually, up
to £42m over 10-years be approved.

 
2. 
The director of Adult Social Care and Health be authorised to
award the contract to the most economically advantageous
tenderer.