Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 9, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval from Cabinet to extend Dorset Council’s contract with the current provider for 6 months until 31 March 2026. This is necessary because the total contract value will now exceed £500k.

Content: That the extension of the existing contract for the All-Age Pan-Dorset Appropriate Adult Service with the Appropriate Adult Service (TAAS) from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, be approved.   Reason for the decision   In early 2025 Dorset Council scheduled a new procurement of this service so that a new contract would be in place for 1 July 2025. However, this was subject to all partners signing a Participation Agreement. Unforeseen delays finalising this agreement with partners has led to extending the re-procurement timeline and requiring an extension to the contract with the current provider. This agreement has now been signed by all partners.