Purpose

To consider directly awarding the Nursing Block Contract for Ash
Court Care Centre under the Provider Selection Regime
(PSR).

Content

RESOLVED –
 
THAT, having considered the results 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 strategy for a Nursing
Block provision at Ash Court Care Centre by way of a new contract
with Forest Healthcare, for a period of 6 years from 23rd July 2025
plus one extension of 24 months, at the sole discretion of the
Council, for an estimated aggregate value (including the extension)
of £9,858,5142 be approved.

2.    
THAT authority to extend the
contract be delegated to the Executive Director Adults and
Health.

3.    
THAT it be approved that the new
contract is made via Direct Award (Process C) under the Health Care
Services Regulations (Provider Selection Regime) which came into
force on 1st January 2024.

4.    
THAT authority be delegated to the
Executive Director Adults and Health to request the sealing of the
contract.