Issue - meetings

This report concerns the procurement of care and support for six supported living schemes and seeks approval to invite tenders for care and support at the following six Supported living sites - 57 Preston Road, 36 Woodhill Crescent, 54 Beechcroft Gardens, 63 Manor Drive, 115 Gladstone Park Gardens and 18 Ruby Street.

Cabinet RESOLVED

(1)        To approve inviting tenders for care and support services at six supported living sites for adults with learning disabilities separated into 3 Lots on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.3 of the report. The 3 Lots are set out below:

·             Lot 1: Learning Disabilities Supported Living Service at Preston Road and Woodhill Crescent

·             Lot 2: Learning Disabilities Supported Living Service at Beechcroft Gardens and Manor Drive

·             Lot 3: Learning Disabilities Supported Living Service at Gladstone Park Gardens and Ruby Street

(2)    To approve officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (1) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 3.3 section (vi) of the report.

(3)        To delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Community Health and Wellbeing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing to award the contract for the 3 Lots identified in (1) above for care and support services at six supported living sites for adults with learning disabilities for a term of 3 years with the option to extend by yearly periods up to a maximum of 2 years (3+1+1).

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 19 November 2024

Councillor Nerva (as Cabinet Member for Community Health & Wellbeing) introduced a report regarding the procurement of care and support for six supported living schemes and seeking approval to invite tenders for care and support at the following six Supported living sites - 57 Preston Road, 36 Woodhill Crescent, 54 Beechcroft Gardens, 63 Manor Drive, 115 Gladstone Park Gardens and 18 Ruby Street.

In presenting the report, Cabinet were advised that the approach outlined in terms of procurement of the supported living sites had been designed to support the Council’s commitment towards the delivery of supported living accommodation which it was recognised enabled service users to live more independently, whilst promoting their wellbeing and reducing the potential need for access to residential care services.  In terms of the wider benefits identified, it was felt the provision of an inclusive and accessible environment would also support the work being undertaken to tackle health inequalities and strengthen community ties through supporting people closer to home.  Furthermore, it was highlighted how the sites identified would also support the local community through job creation and specialised training as well as enhancing the resilience of those communities in being able to foster supportive networks.

In support of the approach outlined Cabinet recognised the extensive work undertaken to align delivery of the contracts and to support the continued commitment and contribution towards the Council's aspiration in terms of promoting a healthier, more equitable, and unified community with better health outcomes for those in care.

On the basis of the support expressed, Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)        To approve inviting tenders for care and support services at six supported living sites for adults with learning disabilities separated into 3 Lots on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.3 of the report. The 3 Lots are set out below:

·              Lot 1: Learning Disabilities Supported Living Service at Preston Road and Woodhill Crescent

·              Lot 2: Learning Disabilities Supported Living Service at Beechcroft Gardens and Manor Drive

·              Lot 3: Learning Disabilities Supported Living Service at Gladstone Park Gardens and Ruby Street

(2)    To approve officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (1) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in paragraph 3.3 section (vi) of the report.

(3)        To delegate authority to the Corporate Director for Community Health and Wellbeing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing to award the contract for the 3 Lots identified in (1) above for care and support services at six supported living sites for adults with learning disabilities for a term of 3 years with the option to extend by yearly periods up to a maximum of 2 years (3+1+1)