Decision details

Gateway Report on Tendering for Direct Payment Support Services

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

(1) That the commissioning and procurement approach is approved as set out in paragraphs 13.1 to 13.3 of the report.

 

(2) That the extension of the contract as set out in paragraph 8.2 of the report is approved.

Reasons for the decision:

The Council’s strategy for supporting independence is to promote wider choice and control by users of services and their carers through the allocation of a Personal Budget. The current contract for Direct Payment Support expires on 31st July 2016 and it is proposed to retender the contract.

Publication date: 30/11/2015

Date of decision: 30/11/2015

Effective from: 08/12/2015

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