Decision details

To delegate to the Corporate Director of People and the Director of Finance authority to enter new block contracts.

To delegate authority for the development and implementation of the strategy to increase extra care housing provision in care.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the Corporate Director of People, following consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Portfolio Holders for Adults and Public Health and Finance and Human Resources, be authorised to compliantly award contracts to providers to secure a block contract model for bedded care;

(2)            the commencement of the procurement of a provider for the Care and Wellbeing Service for the new Extra Care scheme at Harrow View East (Kodak East) be approved; and

(3)            the Corporate Director of People, following consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Portfolio Holders for Adults and Public Health and Finance and Human Resources be authorised to award the contract for the new Extra Care scheme at Harrow View East (Kodak East).

Reason for Decision:  To increase the use of block provision for bedded care and 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.