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Transformation Programme Quarterly Update

This report provides an update on the ‘Top 4’ Council Transformation programmes: Adult Social Care, Our Families (Children and Education), Property and Tackling

Homelessness.

Decision:

The Committee RESOLVED:

To note the background update report on the ‘Top 4’ Transformation Programmes.

 

Minutes:

The Committee considered a report (agenda item 7) providing an update on the ‘Top 4’ Council Transformation programmes: Adult Social Care, Our Families (Children and Education), Property and Tackling Homelessness.

 

It was noted that there were no decisions to be taken on this report which was for information.

 

Summary of main points raised/noted in discussion of this item:

 

Adult Social Care transformation programmme:

1. Cllr Malik raised the following points:

a. In relation to the Adult Social Care commissioning framework, it would be useful to be provided with further information on how the Council was ensuring equity in supplier enrolment; there was a large volume of potential providers and it would be helpful to understand how opportunities would be available for all in an equal way.

 

It was noted that a written response would be provided on this point.

[Note: the following response was sent subsequently to Cllr Malik:

The Single Commissioning Framework is an open tender opportunity for suppliers, including social care providers and VCSE orgs, to work with Bristol City Council (BCC) Adult Social Care (ASC) to deliver care and support to our citizens. Any supplier is able to submit a tender to join the framework, giving them access to further tender opportunities. All suppliers are assessed on their suitability based on standard procurement criteria and the core quality requirements detailed in our service specification. The Single Framework tender documentation describes how all work will be awarded under the various lots – in line with principles around fairness and transparency.   BCC ASC continues to have open and ongoing dialogue with new and existing providers to support and improve commercial awareness including pre-tender and onboarding meetings for new providers that have not worked with BCC before. We know that this additional support helps our local SMEs and VCSE organisations to more successfully participate and succeed in our tender processes.’]

 

b. It would be useful to provide detail on the target outcomes and associated success measures associated with the Adult Social Care Technology Enabled Care Project.

 

It was noted that a written response would be provided on this point.

[Note: the following response was sent subsequently to Cllr Malik:

Installation of Technology Enabled Care (TEC) products are used as a preventative tool for health and social care and is used to help sustain clients living at home and retaining independent living in the community. TEC can be used to reduce the likelihood of falls and alert carers and emergency services if someone has fallen. This should lead to reduced or result in shorter hospital admissions. TEC products should provide reassurance to family and carers by enabling users to call for assistance and provide contact in an emergency. The range of TEC products has been expanding rapidly over the last few years and up to 40 different products can be installed depending on the needs of the customer.
The TEC hub have a Corporate Plan target based on the number of installations completed each year and are also monitored annually against targets for Cost Avoidance (the number of care hours TEC has prevented). In 23/24 the outcomes delivered by the TEC Hub were:

- Installations:  Target – 1050.  Total installations 23/24 – 1075

- Cost Avoidance: Target £1.5M.  Total cost avoidance 23/24 - £2.4M

The TEC hub continue to identify and test new TEC to the market and are working closely with health to increase the availability of TEC at hospital discharge.’]

 

c. It was noted that the Adult Social Care Policy Committee would also receive detailed update reports on this transformation programme.

 

Property transformation programme:

1. In response to questions, an update was given on the lease of part of the Council owned building at 100 Temple Street to Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board and NHS South West.  It was noted that the fit-out was progressing well and would deliver approx. £1m for the Council in additional income and savings in the current financial year.

 

2. In response to a question, it was noted that the report contained a drafting error at para. 4.3.11 where it was incorrectly stated that the Bottle Yard studios review report was on the decision pathway for the August meeting of the Strategy and Resources Policy Committee rather than the September meeting.

 

Tackling Homelessness programme:

1. In response to a question from Cllr Renhard, it was noted that the Executive Director: Growth and Regeneration would provide an update on the timeline for progressing the establishment of a second Council owned housing company which would become a registered housing provider.

 

2. Cllr Renhard requested that a joint briefing be arranged for members of the Strategy and Resources, and Homes and Housing Delivery policy committees on progress on the housing acquisitions programme.  The Chair advised that he would discuss this request with the Chair of the Homes and Housing Delivery Policy Committee.

 

The Committee RESOLVED:

To note the background update report on the ‘Top 4’ Transformation Programmes.

 

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