Issue - meetings

This report concerns the procurement of Extra Care Housing (ECH) support for six extra care schemes. This report requests approval to invite tenders for the provision of ECH support services that will be split into two contracts or lots to cover the six extra care schemes at Beechwood Court, Harrod Court, Tulsi House (Lot 1); and Rosemary House, Newcroft House and Willow House (Lot 2.

Cabinet RESOLVED

(1)       To approve inviting tenders for the provision of Extra Care Housing (ECH) support services for six extra care schemes split into two contracts/lots on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.4 of the report.

(2)       To approve Officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (1) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in section (vi) of the table at paragraph 3.4.1 of the report.

(3)       To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Community Health and Wellbeing in consultation with the Lead Member for, Community Health and Wellbeing to award the contract for each of the two lots for the provision of ECH support services for the six extra care schemes for a term of three (3) years with the option to extend by a maximum of two (2) years on a one plus one basis (3+1+1).

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 17 February 25

Councillor Nerva (as Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health & Leisure) presented a report from the Corporate Director Community Health and Wellbeing regarding the procurement of Extra Care Housing (ECH) support for six extra care schemes. Cabinet was advised the report was seeking approval to invite tenders for the schemes split over two Lots – Beechwood Court, Harrod Court & Tulsi House (Lot 1) and Rosemary House, Newcroft House and Willow House (Lot 2).

In considering the report, Cabinet noted the focus of the schemes in providing essential support for vulnerable adults aged 55 and above, enhancing their health and wellbeing by offering an alternative to traditional care homes with the delivery of core services and tailored support, designed to foster independent living among residents.  In addition, members were advised the scheme would also deliver further benefits in terms of local employment opportunities as well as enhancing community resilience through the fostering of supportive networks in a way that would also support the wider aim of tackling health inequalities by ensuring that all adults with care and support needs were able to access integrated, culturally competent services.

Attention was also drawn to the way in which the approach outlined had been designed to deliver a more efficient approach towards the way in which care was funded, including the utilisation of Housing Benefit to support accommodation costs while providing necessary support.

In recognising how the approach outlined would support the Council’s wider objective in seeking to provide care closer to home and in developing health and social care services that supported individuals, especially those with complex needs, in maintaining independent living and in reducing the likelihood of transitioning to residential care as well as the Council’s wider aspirations in promoting a healthier, more equitable, and unified community Cabinet RESOLVED to:

(1)        Approve inviting tenders for the provision of Extra Care Housing (ECH) support services for six extra care schemes split into two contracts/lots on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.4 of the report.

(2)        Approve Officers evaluating the tenders referred to in (1) above on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out in section (vi) of the table at paragraph 3.4.1 of the report.

(3)        Delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Community Health and Wellbeing in consultation with the Lead Member for, Community Health and Wellbeing to award the contract for each of the two lots for the provision of ECH support services for the six extra care schemes for a term of three (3) years with the option to extend by a maximum of two (2) years on a one plus one basis (3+1+1).