1. The contract for the provision of supported living services be awarded to the provider detailed in the Part Two report commencing 6 March 2023 for a period of 4 years to 5 March 2027 with an option to extend for a further 4 years from 6 March 2027 to 5 March 2031. The estimated total cost of the award over the full 8-year term (excluding inflationary increases and fluctuations due to individual client need) is detailed in the Part Two report.
2. Authority be delegate to the Director of Adult Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Adult Care and Health Services, the Assistant Director Governance & Contracts, the Director of Finance and the Director of Corporate Services and Governance, to exercise the 4-year extension period.