Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 13, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to go out to tender

Content: RESOLVED   KEY DECISION   That the Executive:   a.      Approved the procurement of a contract for care and support for individuals with needs arising from mental health and/or Autism in accordance with the Care Act 2014.    b.      Delegated to the Executive Director for Adults, Health Partnerships and Housing (DASS), in consultation with the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing, to take any decisions and/or actions required in the procurement and awarding of the contract.      Reasons for Recommendations:     ·            This proposal will ensure the Council continues to meet its Statutory duties under the Care Act 2014.    ·            It will build on outcomes-based commissioning and further enhance the quality of the services and outcomes for individuals in the future.     ·            Agreeing the proposal enables the Council to:      a.      Maintain a pricing framework that is driven by the defined outcomes for individuals.   b.      Consider future accommodation requirements based on a housing needs analysis and the wider Housing Strategy (2025-30).  c.      Incorporate commissioning plans that are better informed by the Adult Social Care Strategy (2024-29) and the vision for strength-based approaches and more specifically co-production.    ·            The proposal is in the best interest of vulnerable adults who have needs arising from mental health and/or Autism living in North Northamptonshire.   ·            There will be no adverse effect to residents currently in receipt of services; continuity of care will be maintained.  ·            The intention is for the framework to be awarded for a period of 4 years, with the option for two 12-month extensions.   Alternative Options Considered: These include taking no action, resulting in the contract coming to an end in September 2025; extending the existing health-led contract; utilising internal provider services. None of these options are recommended.