Decision

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet:

1. Award the contract for Neighbourhood 1 to Carepoint Services Ltd (lot 1), for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, at an estimated current value of £17,500,000.
2. Award the contract for Neighbourhood 2 to Eleanor Nursing & Social Care (lot 2), for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at an estimated current value of £42,000,000.
3. Award the contract for Neighbourhood 3 to Westminster Homecare (lot 3), for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at an estimated current value of £37,100,000.
4. Award the contract for Neighbourhood 4 to Nomase Care Ltd & Unique Personnel (lot 4), for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at an estimated current value of £22,400,000.
5. Award the contract for Solution-Focused Coaching: Specialist advice, support and training to support the effective management of individuals with advanced dementia including those presenting with behaviours that challenge to Bluefield Care Services. The contract value will be £120,000 per annum, equating to £600,000 over 5 years, and £840,000 over 7 years if the option to extend is utilised.

Each of the 5 contracts will commence on the 01 September 2023.