Issue - meetings

Report CS17016

There were four Learning Disability (LD) supported living schemes with contracts that were terminating in the spring/summer of 2017.  The schemes collectively accommodated 20 people with various learning and physical disabilities including some mental health issues and involved a combined expenditure of £1.126m. The co-termination of schemes provided an opportunity for them to be grouped together for tendering which would give the Council a number of benefits.

The proposals had been considered and supported by Care Services PDS Committee on 28^th June 2016 but required Executive approval in view of the contract value of approximately £5-6m over the proposed five year term. The proposals had also been considered by the Commissioning Board.

Members considered whether a longer term contract might be appropriate, but it was accepted that with the prospect of legislative and other changes five years was the right balance. 

RESOLVED that

(1) The schemes be grouped for tendering in order to drive the best possible quality/pricing;

(2) An exemption be agreed to enable the extension of the 109 Masons Hill scheme for 10 weeks (23/4/2017 - 30/6/2017, with a value of approximately £60,684) and co-termination with the 111 Masons Hill scheme situated next door.

(3) The commencement of the procurement procedure be approved to enable award in accordance with the Council’s financial and contractual requirements.