Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member for Finance, Growth and Investment introduced a report on the renewal of the contract for the provision of supported accommodation for older people, the current contract for which was due to expire on 31 October 2017.

The Cabinet Member advised that alongside the procurement, a separate piece of work was being undertaken to ensure that the provision within the Borough was ‘future-proofed’ in terms of the projected increase in, and needs of, the older people’s population

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.