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