Decision

That

1. The formal three year extension of the Mission Care Nursing Care block contract be approved, the extension period commencing from 2 January 2025 to 1 January 2028 at an estimated £12.4M for the period of the extension. The proposed extension presents value for money when compared with the rising cost of placements and the local market as set out in 3.8 and 3.9. 
2. It be agreed to increase the weekly cost of nursing beds as set out in the accompanying Part Two report from 2nd January 2025 for new placements.