Decision details

1.                   That having had due regard to the integrated impact assessment, the intention to implement a pilot (as detailed within the circulated report) within the Upper Valley Network area, be endorsed.

2.                   That Rule 11 of the Council’s Contract Procedural Rules, be suspended.

3.                   That permission be given for the Head of Adult Services to extend the current Dynamic Purchasing System for a period of 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months, this period being subject to the Council being able to terminate the Dynamic Purchasing System early by providing three months’ notice to the providers.

4.                   That the proposals to rebalance the domiciliary care market through the recruitment of additional Community Wellbeing Team members, be approved.