Purpose

Contract for the provision of supported living
services for H&F residents.

Decision

That the Deputy Leader:
 

Notes that Appendix 1 is not for publication on
the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or
business affairs of any person (including the authority holding
that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the
Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
Approves the extension to Certitude
for the Learning Disability Flexible Support Service for from
1st July 2025 to 30th September 2026.
Notes the contract variation from 50
units to 45 units following the closure of one of the properties in
the block contract.
Notes the contract variation
novating from Yarrow Housing Limited to Certitude Group. 
Approves the outstanding additional
flexi hours payment as outlined in Exempt Appendix 1.

 

Reasons for the decision

Extending the Contract will ensure that the following
social care priorities are achieved:
 

Any change in the provider without a
lengthy mobilisation plan would create unrest and anxiety amongst
residents. 
To enable the redesign of a fully
co-produced model that is specific to the needs of residents and
their circles of support in Hammersmith & Fulham in line with
the findings of the placement sufficiency review.  
Forward planning to align the
recommissioning of a new service which accounts for future
transition planning.  
To enable people to live near to their families
and friends, and continue to be able to access local services and
support they have previously enjoyed and benefited from
To enable people to feel valued by their
communities and feel like they belong
To ensure access to leisure and social activities
to reduce social isolation and improve well-being.
To enable people to engage in meaningful
activities such as paid employment, volunteering, and life-long
education.
Supporting smooth transitioning for looked after
children moving to adult social care.
Stimulate the market to develop innovative
solutions to providing homes within the borough for adults with
learning disabilities.

 

Alternative options considered

Option 1 – Extend and novate the
Contract for 15 months - Recommended
This option is recommended to align this contract with
similar contracts in scope of the placement sufficiency review, service
redesign and re-commissioning of new supported living services from
October 2026.
The block contract will be novated to Certitude Group and reduced
to 45 units, reflecting the change in contract arrangements in
November 2023.
 
Option 2 - Do Nothing - Not
recommended
This does not support the council’s long-term
commitment to increase the supply of disabled, accessible housing
within the borough.