That
1. The Council enters into a 2 year (extension) agreement with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust resulting in the continuance of their role as the lead provider of Adult Mental Health Services including operational management. Resulting in an estimated cost of £3,787,914 over the two-year extension period (up to 30 November 2026).
2. The extension of the pooled budget provision, the value of which will continue to be in line with CPI and the National Minimum Wage (which preserves the current value for money arrangement) be agreed.
3. The power to sign this agreement and to finalise negotiations be delegated to the Chief Officer (Director of Adults Social Care) as the agreement primarily relates to staff who would normally be directly located in the Adults Social Care Directorate.
4. It be noted that the Integrated Commissioning Board supports and has consented to the Trust retaining these arrangements with the Council.