Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 21, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That   1.  It be noted that the number of schemes included in this procurement has increased from the three mentioned in gateway 0 to five schemes.   2.  The request to initiate the tender process for the provision of care and support services in ECH in the spring of 2025 with new contracts to commence from 1 August 2026 be approved. The anticipated financial envelope for care and is an estimated £3.7m per annum. The contract length of the new service will be for a period of five years with the option to extend for a period of up to a further three years plus a further two years.   3.  The partnership delivery model as the preferred approach for service delivery be endorsed.