Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 21, 2025

Purpose: To consider approving the award of contract to the successful Lead Provider for the Carers Support Hub.

Content: 1.         That the public and press be excluded from the meeting by virtue of Paragraph 3 (Information relating to the Financial or Business Affairs of the Authority) of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, in order that the meeting may consider the exempt Annex to the report. 2.         That the contract for the Lead Carers Service be awarded to tender A (as set out in the exempt Annex). 3.         That authority be delegated to the Director of Adult Services, in consultation with the Cabinet member for Adult Services, Health and Communities, to finalise the arrangements for the remaining five carers contracts within the hub, which will include Digital Carers Service and a range of specialist services, comprising young carers, older persons, mental health and Learning Disability and Neurodivergence.