Decision details

That a waiver to exempt the current service from tender (Option 2) for a period of 18 months with an option to extend for a further six months if required via delegated authority to the responsible Chief Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Care Services be agreed.

The Mental Health Flexible Support service is a specialist service that works with adults with mental ill health to support their independence and resettlement in the community.  In considering the future provision of this service three options have been considered.  As the needs of the business and end users have not changed significantly since the onset of the contract, and the service specification is still considered fit for purpose, it is recommended that Option Two be progressed.  This proposes to exempt the current service from tender for a period of 18 months with a view to retender the service with a larger portfolio of services after a period of service redesign with Local Authority partners, Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group and Oxleas NHS Trust.  The current service provider is meeting the needs of eligible service users and delivering expected outcomes, and is also compliant with the service specification and proactive in working with commissioners to get the best outcomes for service users.