Issue - meetings

That

1.  The award of the Residential Care Services block contract be approved as set out in the accompanying Part 2 report, the block contract being for 20 beds for a two-year contract commencing 1 April 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two years.

2.  Delegated authority to the Director of Adult Social Care be approved, subject to agreement with the Portfolio Holder, the Assistant Director Governance & Contracts, the Director of Finance and Director of Corporate Services, to apply the two-year extension option.

Report ACH24-018

The report sought approval for the award of a residential home care block contract for 20 Bromley based beds to the provider named in the accompanying Part 2 report.

The block contract would result in the Council securing access to more in borough residential care provision and would also support achievement of medium-term financial savings targets with regards to managing the market more efficiently.

The proposed arrangements would yield efficiencies in commissioning costs by continuing to secure a reduced purchasing rate per placement through a block contract as compared to existing spot placement rates and help to manage the increasing pressure of seeking and finding suitable placement in Bromley.

The report was scrutinised by the Adult Care and Health PDS Committee on 12 March 2024 and the Committee supported the recommendations.

RESOLVED: That

1.  The award of the Residential Care Services block contract be approved as set out in the accompanying Part 2 report, the block contract being for 20 beds for a two-year contract commencing 1 April 2024 with the option to extend for up to a further two years.

2.  Delegated authority to the Director of Adult Social Care be approved, subject to agreement with the Portfolio Holder, the Assistant Director Governance & Contracts, the Director of Finance and Director of Corporate Services, to apply the two-year extension option.