Direct Payments Support Service Contract Award

November 15, 2024 Director of Adults Services, Housing & Communities (Officer) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

...to award a one-year service contract, with a potential one-year extension, directly to the current Direct Support Service provider to ensure continuity while a review of Direct Payments provision is finalized.

Full council record

Decision

Appendix A is exempt from publication pursuant to Paragraph 16 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972

Appendix B is exempt from publication pursuant to Paragraph 14 of Schedule 12A, Part 4 of the Local Government Act 1972

AGREED: that a service contract be awarded directly to the incumbent Direct Support Service provider for a period of 1 year with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

Reasons for the decision

To ensure that there is continuity of service delivery and support provided to individuals while allowing sufficient time to finalise a review of the Direct Payments provision and consider the options for longer term arrangements.

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date15 Nov 2024
Subject to call-inYes