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Contact: Jayne Woodman-Ralph
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Appointment of Chairperson Minutes: Agreed
that Cllr.A.R.Lockyer be appointed Chairperson for
the meeting. |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 81 KB Minutes: That
the minutes of the 2 August 2018 be noted by Committee. |
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Director's Annual Report PDF 1 MB Report
of the Director of Social Services, Health and Housing Minutes: Decision: That
the report be noted by Committee. |
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Western Bay Youth Justice and Early Intervention Annual Plan 2018-19 PDF 246 KB Report
of the Director of Social Services, Health and Housing Additional documents: Minutes: Decision: That
the Western Bay Youth Justice and Early Intervention Youth Justice Plan
2018-2019 be commended to Council for approval. Reason for the Decision: To
enable the Western Bay Youth Justice and Early Intervention Service on behalf
of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to undertake its duties to deliver
youth justice services in line with the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. Services
include preventing children and young people from entering the youth justice
system, supervising young people in the community, the secure estate,
supporting families and victims in partnership with other agencies. Implementation of Decision: The
decision will be implemented after the 3 day call in period. |
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Quarterly Performance Indicators - Children and Young People Services PDF 997 KB Report
of the Head of Commissioning, Support and Direct Services Minutes: Decision: That
the report be noted. |
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Quarterly Performance Indicators - Adult Services PDF 859 KB Report
of the Head of Commissioning, Support and Direct Services Minutes: Decision: That
the report be noted. |
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Commissioning of Learning Disability Services PDF 162 KB Report
of the Head of Commissioning, Support and Direct Services Minutes: Decisions: 1.
That the Head of Commissioning, Support and Direct Services take the
lead in commencing a procurement exercise in order to establish a framework for
the provision of supported living schemes and specialist domiciliary care
services for people with a learning disability, which can be capable of being
used by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council and Abertawe
Bro Morgannwg University Health Board; 2.
That following the procurement process, the Head of Commissioning,
Support and Direct Services be granted delegated authority 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 supported living and specialist domiciliary care service for people with a
learning disability; 3.
That when the framework has been established the Head of Commissioning,
Support and Direct Services to use the framework, where appropriate to purchase
supported living and specialist domiciliary care services; 4.
That subsequent to the establishment of the framework, the Head of
Commissioning, Support and Direct Services use the framework to commence a
mini-competition for the re-procurement of existing supported living schemes and
specialist domiciliary care services for people with a learning disability; 5.
If required, public consultation be undertaken to implement the
proposal; 6.
That the Head of Commissioning, Support and Direct Services enter into
an agreement with Abertawe Bro Morgannwg
University Health Board to lead and host the framework. Reason for Decisions: Undertaking
a procurement exercise to establish a framework for supported living schemes
and specialist domically care services for people with a learning disability
will ensure that the Council is legally compliant when purchasing these
services. In addition, this will ensure that the Council is best placed to
continue meeting the needs and demands of those that require these services
through the purchasing of high quality and financially sustainable services. Re-procuring
supported living schemes and specialist domically care services for people with
a learning disability provides an opportunity to review current services and
ensure that they are best placed to meet current and future needs. In addition, the re-procurement exercise will
ensure that the Council is complaint with the Public Contract Regulations
2015 and the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules. If
the decision results in a change to the type or level of service, entering into
a public consultation will ensure that the views and opinions of the public
inform the Council’s decision making. Entering
into an arrangement with ABMU Health Board in regards to the development and
hosting of the framework will offer protection to the Council in the event of a
dispute between partner authorities. Implementation of
Decisions: That
the decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period. Consultation: There was no requirement under the Constitution for external consultation on this item but there may be a requirement to undertake public consultation if it is identified that the procurement exercise represents a change to the nature or level of service. However, at this stage it is ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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Forward Work Programme 2018/19 PDF 153 KB Minutes: Decision: Noted |
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Access to Meetings To
resolve to exclude the public for the following items pursuant to Regulation 4
(3) and (5) of Statutory Instrument 2001. No. 2290 and the relevant exempt
paragraphs of Part 4 Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. Minutes:
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Contractual Arrangements for Neath Port Talbot Carer Related Services (Exempt Under Paragraph 14)
Private
Report of the Head of Children and Young People’s Services Minutes: Decisions: 1.
That the Head of Commissioning, Support and Direct Services be granted
delegated authority to enter into a new contract with NPT Carers Service for
the provision of Carer related services until 31 March 2018, with an option to extend
this contract for a further period of up to 12 months; 2.
That if required a public consultation to be undertaken to support the
recommissioning and procurement of Carer related services; 3.
That subsequent to a review of the current Carer related services, a
competitive open procurement exercise be commenced to re-procure these
services; 4.
That following the procurement process, the Head of Commissioning,
Support and Direct Services be granted delegated authority to enter into a new
contract(s) 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 Carer related services. Reason for Decisions: To
enable the Council to enter into a new contract with NPT Carers Service will
provide the Council with a legally binding agreement setting out the approved
terms of working with NPT Carers Service and ABMU Health Board. This will offer protection to the Council in
the event of a dispute and ensure that the provider delivers in line with the Council’s
expectations. Implementation of
Decisions: That
the decision will be implemented after the three day call in period. Consultation: There
is no requirement under the Constitution for external consultation on this item
but following a review of the current service mode, there may be a requirement
to undertake public consultation if it is identified that the new service model
to be commissioned requires a change to the nature or level of service. |
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Review of Homecare Services (Exempt Under Paragraph 14) Private
Report of the Head of Commissioning, Support and Direct Services Minutes: Decisions: 1.
That the Head of Commissioning, Support and Direct Services undertake a
review and consider options in regards to the Councils Homecare Service model; 2.
That the Head of Commissioning, Support and Direct Services as part of the
review and consideration of options commences engagement and communication with
the Homecare Workforce. Reason for Decisions: To
ensure that we have a sustainable Homecare service that is able to meet the
changing needs and demands of our local population and to ensure that the
workforce has an opportunity to shape and inform decision making in regards to
the future Homecare model. Implementation of
Decisions: The
decision will be implemented after the three day call in period. |
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Proposed new lease from Tai Tarian (Exempt Under Paragraph 14) Private
Report of the Head of Commissioning, Support and Direct Services Minutes: Decision: That
approval be granted in principle to renew the Lease for a further 5 years on
terms and conditions to be agreed by the Head of Property and Regeneration in
consultation with the Head of Commissioning, Support and Direct Services. Reason for Decision: The
reason for the decision is to enable the Service to enter into a lease
agreement with Tai Tarian for 32 Southville
Road, Port Talbot SA12 7DS for the continuation of the service. Implementation of the
Decision: That
the decision will be implemented after the three day call in period. |