Agenda item

15.1

The Assistant Director of Commissioning and Partnerships introduced the report which provided the Committee with an update on Adult Care and Wellbeing Commissioning priorities in 2024/25.

The report sought to provide assurance on how Sheffield City Council are delivering market sufficiency responsibilities as set out in the Care Act 2014, covering progress made on commissioning strategies and planned activity to ensure that people living in Sheffield, who need care and support, continue to have a choice of high-quality provision available in the City.

15.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

1. Note the work underway on refreshing the Market Position Statement for 2025/26.
2. Note the progress made on our Living and Ageing Well Commissioning strategy, including the transition to our new model of home care: the Care and Wellbeing Service.
3. Approve commissioning intentions for Living and Ageing Well, including the intention to progress a ‘Care Suites’ model of provision.
4. Approve a contract variation with Carewatch to deliver Brunswick Gardens Extra Care provision
5. Note the ongoing work to meet our duties under the Care Act 2014 to ensure market sustainability with regards to quality assurance and fee rates
6. Request that the Strategic Director Adult Care and Wellbeing continue to bring regular commissioning strategy updates to the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee.
   
   

15.3

Reasons for Decision

15.3.1

The Market Position Statement creates an overarching commissioning strategy and helps providers to shape their business to support the Council’s vision and identify how to develop their services to meet local needs and demand now, and in the future. It also supports providers to identify potential opportunities that they may tender for.

15.3.2

It is a key tool for local authorities to meet their Care Act 2014 duties around market sustainability.

15.3.3

The commissioning intentions for Living and Ageing Well, including the intention to progress a ‘Care Suites’ model of provision and to issue a contract variation with Carewatch to deliver Brunswick Gardens Extra Care provision ensure that the Council supports long term sustainability of our care provision for older people. In the case of Brunswick Gardens, it also ensures continuity of care for existing residents.

15.3.4

Regular updates to Committee provider assurances on how we are meeting our statutory duties and deliver upon our value of openness and transparency.

15.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

15.4.1

Do Nothing: Continuing only existing offers of care and support leads to a stagnant marketplace that stifles variety for the people of Sheffield. Additionally, this exacerbates existing operational challenges and increased budget pressures. Traditional models of care are showing a decline

15.4.2

Commission New Models: There is a need to ensure new innovative models and provision such as Care Suites are commissioned and that the commissioning offer is fit for purpose using innovative solutions for an ever-changing customer need.

46.1

The Assistant Director of Commissioning and Partnerships introduced the report which provided the Committee with an update on Adult Care and Wellbeing Commissioning priorities in 2024/25.

The report sought to provide assurance on how Sheffield City Council are delivering market sufficiency responsibilities as set out in the Care Act 2014, covering progress made on commissioning strategies and planned activity to ensure that people living in Sheffield, who need care and support, continue to have a choice of high-quality provision available in the City.

46.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:-

1. Note the work underway on refreshing the Market Position Statement for 2025/26.
2. Note the progress made on our Living and Ageing Well Commissioning strategy, including the transition to our new model of home care: the Care and Wellbeing Service.
3. Approve commissioning intentions for Living and Ageing Well, including the intention to progress a ‘Care Suites’ model of provision.
4. Approve a contract variation with Carewatch to deliver Brunswick Gardens Extra Care provision
5. Note the ongoing work to meet our duties under the Care Act 2014 to ensure market sustainability with regards to quality assurance and fee rates
6. Request that the Strategic Director Adult Care and Wellbeing continue to bring regular commissioning strategy updates to the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee.
   
   

46.3

Reasons for Decision

46.3.1

The Market Position Statement creates an overarching commissioning strategy and helps providers to shape their business to support the Council’s vision and identify how to develop their services to meet local needs and demand now, and in the future. It also supports providers to identify potential opportunities that they may tender for.

46.3.2

It is a key tool for local authorities to meet their Care Act 2014 duties around market sustainability.

46.3.3

The commissioning intentions for Living and Ageing Well, including the intention to progress a ‘Care Suites’ model of provision and to issue a contract variation with Carewatch to deliver Brunswick Gardens Extra Care provision ensure that the Council supports long term sustainability of our care provision for older people. In the case of Brunswick Gardens, it also ensures continuity of care for existing residents.

46.3.4

Regular updates to Committee provider assurances on how we are meeting our statutory duties and deliver upon our value of openness and transparency.

46.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

46.4.1

Do Nothing: Continuing only existing offers of care and support leads to a stagnant marketplace that stifles variety for the people of Sheffield. Additionally, this exacerbates existing operational challenges and increased budget pressures. Traditional models of care are showing a decline

46.4.2

Commission New Models: There is a need to ensure new innovative models and provision such as Care Suites are commissioned and that the commissioning offer is fit for purpose using innovative solutions for an ever-changing customer need.