Issue - meetings

This report concerns the procurement of a Day Opportunities Framework Agreement for the provision of community-based activities for people over 18 and who are eligible for Adult Social Care support. This includes people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism, Mental Health needs, Physical Disabilities and Older People including those with dementia and seeks approval to invite tenders in respect of the above Day Opportunities Framework as required by Contract Standing Orders 88 and 89.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)        To approve inviting tenders for the establishment of a Day Opportunities Light Touch Framework Agreement between the Council and one or more providers for the future award of contracts (“Call-offs”) for the provision of community based activities for eligible adults (the “Framework Agreement”) on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.3 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 paragraph 3.3.1 section (vi) of the report.

(3)        To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Community Health and Wellbeing in consultation with the Lead Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure to award the Framework Agreement for a term of up to eight years in line with requirements of the Procurement Act.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 17 March 2025

Councillor Neil Nerva (as Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health & Leisure) presented a report from the Corporate Director Community Health & Wellbeing detailing the procurement of a Day Opportunities Framework Agreement for the provision of community based activities for people over 18 and who were eligible for Adult Social Care support, including those with a learning disability, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, older people and those living with dementia.

In presenting the report, members noted that the purpose of the agreement was to improve access to services aimed at supporting individuals to live as independently as possible, enhancing their wellbeing and quality of life with the focus on providing tailored opportunities for people to engage in meaningful community activities that aligned with the vision outlined in the Borough Plan.  In commending the range of services already provided through the existing day centres in Brent, including New Millennium Day Centre, members were advised that the proposals outlined had been designed to modernise and extend the range of day care opportunities whilst also establishing a consistent approach to commissioning, quality assurance and pricing for the provision of community -based day opportunities.  This would involve working closely with pre-approved providers to ensure the provision of high-quality support for those who needed it most in order to enhance choice and community participation, whilst also supporting the local economy and increasing access to employment, volunteering opportunities and promoting independence and choice in line with the Care Act.

In welcoming and supporting the approach outlined in seeking to address the need identified in relation to the continued provision of day care services members also commended the engagement undertaken with day service users, their carers as well as providers in seeking to shape the proposals.  As a result, Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)        To approve inviting tenders for the establishment of a Day Opportunities Light Touch Framework Agreement between the Council and one or more providers for the future award of contracts (“Call-offs”) for the provision of community based activities for eligible adults (the “Framework Agreement”) on the basis of the pre - tender considerations set out in paragraph 3.3 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 paragraph 3.3.1 section (vi) of the report.

(3)        To delegate authority to the Corporate Director, Community Health and Wellbeing in consultation with the Lead Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure to award the Framework Agreement for a term of up to eight years in line with requirements of the Procurement Act.