Purpose

Community Integrated Care is the incumbent
care and support provider at the Burfield Court and Gilda Close
supported living schemes. These 2 schemes support and accommodate
up to 20 individuals with a learning disability.

The current contract commenced on the 1st April 2021. This was
awarded for a 5-year period taking the contract end date to 31st
March 2026. However, the contract includes a 24-month extension
period enabling the contract to be extended to 31st March 2028 and
through consultation with key stakeholders a 2-year contract
extension has been identified as the preferred option.

Community Integrated Care is registered with CQC and is rated
“Good”. Performance throughout the initial 5-year
contract period has enabled tenants to experience good outcomes
whilst providing value for money to ESCC.

The decision is to support the additional 24-month term extension
of the existing service Contract at Burfield Court and Gilda Close
under its current terms.

Decision

Approval of the 24-month term extension of the
existing service Contract at Burfield Court and Gilda
Close.

Alternative options considered

This is an extension of an existing contract
for a further 2-years. Consultation with key stakeholders has taken
place and no concerns have been identified. Due to the nature of
the service and that the current East Sussex County Council funded
individuals are settled and benefiting from the service, the
provision needs to continue to support the individuals eligible
care and support needs in line with the contractual
arrangements.