Decision details

To update on the development of a single adult social care purchasing framework and seek approval to extend current contracts pending procurement of the framework.

The Cabinet:

1.     Noted the proposal to develop a single adult social care purchasing framework which will be brought back to Cabinet for approval as outlined in this report and Appendix A.

2.     Authorised the Executive Director Adults and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Integrated Systems to extend the current care and support contracts at Extra Care Housing Care schemes via a direct award until 31 March 2024 at a cost of c£6.7m and apply any inflationary uplifts as agreed in the contract.

3.     Authorised the Executive Director Adults and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Integrated Systems to extend the current contracts for Advocacy services via a contract variation until 31 March 2024 at a cost of £176,646 for three months, and apply any inflationary uplifts as agreed in the contract.

4.     Authorised the Executive Director Adults and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Integrated Systems to extend the current contract for care and support with HMP Bristol via a variation at a cost of £65,508 for four months, and apply any inflationary uplifts as agreed in the contract.

5.     Authorised the Executive Director Adults and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Integrated Systems to extend the current contract for Night-time care and support in line with the contract terms and conditions, at a cost of £466,495 for four months, and apply any inflationary uplifts as agreed in the contract.