Agenda item

9.1

The Executive Director, Communities submitted a report seeking agreement to establish a Framework Agreement for day opportunities for adults with a learning disability. The volume of business that will be carried out through the Framework will exceed £500,000 in the lifetime of the arrangement, through individualised purchasing including the use of Direct Payments.

9.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

approves the establishment of a Framework contract for day opportunities for adults with eligible needs, by way of a tender process;

(b)

delegates authority to the Director of Commissioning (Communities) in consultation with the Executive Director (Communities), Director of Adult Services, Director of Commercial Services and the Director of Legal and Governance, or their nominated representatives, to agree the Invitation to Tender documentation including the terms of the Framework contract and any call off contracts; and

(c)

delegates authority to the Director of Commissioning (Communities) to award the Framework contracts to the successful tenderers.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

The Framework is a key element of our approach to developing the local offer of day opportunities. It will:-

·         Increase the diversity, effectiveness and quality of the current offer

·         Support groups of people, as well as individuals, to access day opportunities

·         Improve on the current contractual arrangements

·         Assure best value

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

‘Do nothing’

·         The current arrangements do not meet our need for a diverse and innovative offer of day opportunities.

·         The current arrangements do not support robust quality monitoring and improvement or assure best value.

9.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

9.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

9.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Laraine Manley, Executive Director, Communities

9.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Healthier Communities and Adult Social Care

9.1

The Executive Director, Communities submitted a report seeking agreement to establish a Framework Agreement for day opportunities for adults with a learning disability. The volume of business that will be carried out through the Framework will exceed £500,000 in the lifetime of the arrangement, through individualised purchasing including the use of Direct Payments.

9.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

approves the establishment of a Framework contract for day opportunities for adults with eligible needs, by way of a tender process;

(b)

delegates authority to the Director of Commissioning (Communities), in consultation with the Executive Director (Communities), Director of Adult Services, Director of Commercial Services and the Director of Legal and Governance, or their nominated representatives, to agree the Invitation to Tender documentation including the terms of the Framework contract and any call off contracts; and

(c)

delegates authority to the Director of Commissioning (Communities) to award the Framework contracts to the successful tenderers.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

The Framework is a key element of the Council’s approach to developing the local offer of day opportunities. It will:-

·         Increase the diversity, effectiveness and quality of the current offer

·         Support groups of people, as well as individuals, to access day opportunities

·         Improve on the current contractual arrangements

·         Assure best value

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

‘Do nothing’

·         The current arrangements do not meet our need for a diverse and innovative offer of day opportunities.

·         The current arrangements do not support robust quality monitoring and improvement or assure best value.