Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 3, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Adults and Communities) setting out the procurement approach to add new providers to the Supported Living Framework.   Resolved:   That Authority be delegated ot the Executive Director (Adults and Communities), in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Care and Healthier Communities, to appoint to the framework for this process and at any future point where the framework has been reopened, those providers who are successful following the procurement and evaluation process, and to conclude any necessary documentation in this.   Reasons for decision:   Delegated authority to award to providers who successfully pass the procurement process will allow for new entries to be added to the Framework periodically without adding pressure to the governance function of the Cabinet and Council.   Other options:   1. Do not award new contracts under the Framework.  This is not recommended.   2. Follow the existing governance process which would require repeated governance processes to be followed at each award to successful providers.   Note: This is an Executive Function Not eligible for call-in Cabinet Member: Cllr Sadza