Decision details

1.    Note the progress to date on the implementation of the Extra Care Strategy.

2.    Delegate authority to the Director of Adult Social Care and Corporate Director, Resources and Commercial, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Adults and Public Health and the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Resources, to procure and appoint a provider for the provision of extra care wellbeing services.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the progress on the implementation of the Extra Care Strategy to date be noted;

(2)          the Corporate Director of People Services and the Director of Finance be authorised, following consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Adults and Public Health and Finance and Resources, to agree the final procurement strategy and undertake the  procurement of the provision of extra care wellbeing services.

(3)          the Corporate Director of People Services and the Director of Finance be authorised, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Adults and Public Health and Finance and Resources, to award the contracts for the provision of extra care wellbeing services.

Reason for Decision:  To progress the development and implementation of the strategy to increase Extra Care housing provision in Harrow.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.