Issue details

Seeking approval to tender and award contract for the café at the Older Persons Independent Living (OPIL) Buchanan Green scheme.

The Council intends to:

1. Commission a provider to operate the cafe within the new OPIL Buchanan Green scheme.

2. Delivering a café model to the residents and the wider community, providing opportunities for social inclusion and reducing loneliness and isolation. In turn, supporting the development of a community hub and a modern facility for local groups to meet.

As part of the initial Business Case for the development of the OPIL with care schemes, it was approved that a café model would serve the scheme and community.

It is foreseen that the café will:

•                Promote the sense of community, interaction between residents and younger people

•                Provide opportunities for social inclusion and reduce loneliness and isolation

•                Supporting the development of a community hub and a modern facility for local groups to meet (which will help to support the café)

•                Providing access to regular nutritious food to support health and well being

•                Provide social value.