Decision details

Local Authorities in England have a statutory duty to plan for the provision of certain home-based services, including the provision of disability aids and “community equipment”, to meet the assessed eligible needs of residents in their area. In addition to being a statutory duty, the provision of community equipment is key to achieving local and health authority strategic objectives, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

The Cabinet will be asked to approve the procurement strategy for a new Community Equipment service.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the direct award of a four-year contract, with the option to extend for a further two years, to Medequip via the KCS Framework Agreement Y2100 for a new Community Equipment service, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Authorise the Strategic Director, Children and Adults, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health Integration, the Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care and Disabilities and the Chief Legal Officer, to award and enter into the contract and all other necessary or ancillary agreements, including extension options, with the chosen supplier.