Issue - meetings

Decision:

That having had due regard to the integrated impact assessment:

a.   That any necessary consultation as part of the commissioning process be undertaken by Officers.

b.   That a procurement exercise be undertaken by Officers in order to establish a multi-supplier Framework for the provision of specialist domiciliary care, which can be used by the Council and Swansea Bay University Health Board.

c.   That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Adult Services and Head of Children and Young People Services  to enter into a Framework agreement with the bidder(s) evaluated as offering the most economically advantageous tender (taking into account the quality and cost of the bids), for the provision of specialist domiciliary care. This agreement being for a period of four years with an option to extend for up to a further four years.

d.    That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Adult Services and the Head of Children and Young People Services to use this Framework, where appropriate, to purchase specialist Domiciliary Care Services and enter into individual service agreements.

e.      That delegated authority be granted for Head of Adult Services and Head of Children and Young People Services to enter into an arrangement with Swansea Bay University Health Board in order for the Council to host the Framework.

Reason for Decision:

To ensure the Council is legally compliant to undertake a procurement exercise in purchasing a specialist domiciliary care service.

To ensure the Council is best placed to meet the needs and demands of those that require the services outlined within the framework.

Implementation of Decision:

The implementation of decision will begin after the three-day call in period, which ends on Monday 14^th November 2022.

Consultation:

There is no requirement for an external consultation