Decision details

To seek approval to procure new services for the delivery of voluntary and community sector service and advice and informaiton services to replace existing provision when the current contract ends in June 2023.

1.  Approved the procurement of a Voluntary and Community Sector Service for up to five years  (three year contract plus two optional extensions of one year each, subject to satisfactory performance) from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2028.

2.  Approved the procurement of an Advice and Information Service for  up to five years  (three year contract plus two optional extensions of one year each, subject to satisfactory performance) from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2028.

3.  Approved the funding envelope for the two contracts to a maximum value of £2,641,255 over a five year period

4.  Approved the transfer back in-house of the carers element of the current services at a cost of £65k per annum, with carers assessments and activities being undertaken by a Carers Co-ordinator. .

5.  Delegated authority to the Executive Director for People (Adults), in consultation with the Lead Member for Social Care and Public Health, and the Director of Finance, to  undertake the procurement process.

6.  Noted the detailed performance information concerning current contracts.

7.  Noted that recommendations for contract award will be presented to Cabinet in Spring 2023, and that periodic updates concerning performance of the new voluntary and community sector contracts will be presented to Cabinet.