Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 26, 2025

Purpose: To consider the commissioning strategy for Learning Disabilities and Community Support.

Content: RESOLVED –   THAT having considered the results of the extensive engagement with key stakeholders, the result of the Equalities Impact Assessment (Appendix 1) and having due regard to the obligations set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010:   1. THAT the procurement strategy as set out in this report, which includes a 40% price / 60% quality split and initial term of four-and-a-half-years, with a three-year extension option, for an estimated value of £16,347,078 be agreed.   2. THAT authority be delegated to the Executive Director Adults and Health, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care,  to make the contract award decisions resulting from 1 above.