Decision details

To receive an update on procurement of an integrated extra care and support in extra care services and to take any necessary decisions in relation to tendering.

1.  Agreed to extend the term of the current contract with Creative Support Ltd for Integrated Care and Support in Extra Care for a further 5 month period from 1st April 2023 to 31st August 2023 at a cost of £353,417.

2.  Approved commencement of a new procurement for Integrated Care and Support in Extra Care for up to 4 years at a maximum cost of £848,200 per year (excluding any inflationary uplifts awarded) and delegate authority to Executive Director People (Adults), in consultation with Lead Member Social Care and Public Health and the Section 151 officer, to award the contract to commence in September 2023. 

3.  Noted the revised pricing scenarios included at Exempt Appendix A

4.  Noted the learning from this case and the work to be undertaken corporately to address recruitment challenges.