Purpose

To approve the proposed
approach to re-commissioning a Technology Enabled Care
Service (TECS) in Herefordshire.  This
is a joint service between Herefordshire Council and NHS
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB).
 
The current contracts relating to technology
related equipment and call monitoring end on 31 March
2025.  This report details the intended
approach to re-commission a new joint service from 1 April 2025,
for up to five years.  This is in line
with both organisations statutory duty to provide community
equipment, including telecare, as set out in the Care Act 2014.
 
 

Decision

That:
a)   
The joint re-commissioning of a new
Technology Enabled Care Service (TECS) is approved to commence from
1 April 2025, for a period of two years with the option to extend
annually up to a maximum contract term of five years.  This will include all technology related equipment
and call monitoring, as outlined in the below approach in
paragraphs 5 to 14, up to a maximum contract value of
£2.5million; and
b)   
Delegated authority be granted to the
Corporate Director Community Wellbeing to implement recommendation
(a) including the tender process, award of contract and all
operational decisions for the duration of the
contract.