Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 4, 2025

Purpose: To consider directly awarding the Nursing Block Contract for Ash Court Care Centre under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

Content: RESOLVED –   THAT, having considered the results 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 strategy for a Nursing Block provision at Ash Court Care Centre by way of a new contract with Forest Healthcare, for a period of 6 years from 23rd July 2025 plus one extension of 24 months, at the sole discretion of the Council, for an estimated aggregate value (including the extension) of £9,858,5142 be approved. 2.     THAT authority to extend the contract be delegated to the Executive Director Adults and Health. 3.     THAT it be approved that the new contract is made via Direct Award (Process C) under the Health Care Services Regulations (Provider Selection Regime) which came into force on 1st January 2024. 4.     THAT authority be delegated to the Executive Director Adults and Health to request the sealing of the contract.