To procure a service to provide Independent Financial Information and Advice under the Care Act 2014

March 8, 2024 Executive Director of Adult Services, Wellbeing and Communities (Officer) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to initiate a competitive procurement process for a two-year contract, with a possible two-year extension, to provide independent financial information and advice related to adult care and support in Gloucestershire, as mandated by the Care Act 2014.

Full council record

Purpose

Having consulted with the Cabinet Member for
Adult Social Care Commissioning:

DECISION

To conduct a competitive procurement process in respect of a
contract for the supply of a Financial Advice Service that will
provide people in Gloucestershire with information and independent
financial advice in relation to care and support for adults and
support for carers as required under the Care Act 2014. The
proposed contract shall continue for an initial period of 2 years
and include an option to extend its term for a further period of
not more than 2 years.

Decision

Having consulted with the Cabinet Member for
Adult Social Care Commissioning:
 
DECISION
 
To conduct a competitive procurement process
in respect of a contract for the supply of a Financial Advice
Service that will provide people in Gloucestershire with
information and independent financial advice in relation to care
and support for adults and support for carers as required under the
Care Act 2014. The proposed contract shall continue for an initial
period of 2 years and include an option to extend its term for a
further period of not more than 2 years.

Supporting Documents

FOR PUBLICATION - Part A and Part B Financial Advice including EqIA.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date8 Mar 2024