Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to consider proposals for the future provision of extra care housing schemes in the borough

The Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Services reported on proposals to re-tender the contracts relating to Extra Care provision at Harp House, Fred Tibble Court, Darcy Gardens and Colin Pond Court.

The Cabinet Member explained that Extra Care provision had some distinctive features which separated the schemes from sheltered housing and residential care and was predominantly used by people aged over 60 who had a care need.  The re-tending proposals would see support delivered in a more co-ordinated way to ensure that there was choice and control for residents, the key features being:

·  Care and support available 24 hours a day from one provider

·  Service delivered flexibly in response to the wishes of the residents and in line with their assessed needs

·  Continued engagement in the design and delivery of services

·  Promotion of independence through care provision, housing support  and increased social and leisure activities

·  A revised allocation scheme

Cabinet agreed:-

  (i)  To the re-tendering of the services provided in the four Extra Care schemes at Harp House, Fred Tibble Court, Darcy Gardens and Colin Pond Court; and

  (ii)  To authorise the Corporate Director of Adult and Community Services, in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources and the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Services, to award the contract upon conclusion of the procurement process.