Purpose

To consider the commissioning strategy for Learning
Disabilities and Community Support.

Content

RESOLVED –
 
THAT having considered the results of the extensive engagement
with key stakeholders, the result of the Equalities Impact
Assessment (Appendix 1) and having due regard to the obligations
set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010:
 
1.
THAT the procurement strategy as set out in this report, which
includes a 40% price / 60% quality split and initial term of
four-and-a-half-years, with a three-year extension option, for an
estimated value of £16,347,078 be agreed.
 
2.
THAT authority be delegated to the Executive Director Adults and
Health, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health,
Wellbeing and Adult Social Care,  to make the
contract award decisions resulting from 1 above.