Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve the arrangements for the provision of extra care accommodation for older people in the Borough.

The Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of a contract for the provision of Extra Care Accommodation in accordance with the strategy set out in the report;

(ii)  Agree, subject to the outcome of a service user and carer consultation, to procuring the Extra Care provision at either:

(a)  three of the existing schemes (Harp House, Darcy House and Fred Tibble Court), or

(b)  at all four schemes (Harp House, Darcy House, Fred Tibble Court and Colin Pond Court),

(iii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Service Development and Integration, in consultation with the Strategic Director for Growth and Homes, the Cabinet Member for Social Care and Health Integration, the Chief Operating Officer and the Director of Law and Governance, to conduct the procurement and enter into the contract with the successful bidder(s) in accordance with the strategy set out in the report.