Decision details

That the Executive:

a)    Approved the procurement of residential and nursing care home services for adults predominantly aged 65 and over in accordance with the Contract Procedure Rules.

b)    Delegated authority to the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing, in consultation with the Executive Director for Adults, Communities and Wellbeing (DASS), to take any further decisions and actions required to conclude this procurement and award the contract.

c)    Delegated authority to the Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing, in consultation with the Executive Director for Adults, Communities and Wellbeing, to amend the Expected to Pay Rate mid-year, within budget constraints, to reduce more expensive spot placements.

Reasons for Decisions:-

·         A Dynamic Purchasing System will deliver a flexible contracting model that maximises opportunities for providers to work with the Council. Key benefits of this approach include reduced need for spot purchasing, increased oversight of commissioned providers and improved relationships with a wider market.

·         Commissioning of residential and nursing care home services ensures the Council fulfils its statutory duty under the Care Act 2014 to provide care and support with daily living activities for adults aged 65 and over.

·         Delegated authority to award will ensure the service start date of 1^st September 2022 can be achieved.

·         Delegated authority to revise the Expected to Pay Rate mid-year will enable the Council to adjust its contracted rates, within the available budgets, ensuring they are more aligned to neighbouring authorities, the true cost of care and are more attractive to the market.