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.