Purpose

To seek approval to go out to tender

Content

RESOLVED
 
KEY DECISION
 

That the Executive:
 

a.     
Approved the procurement of a contract for care and
support for individuals with needs arising from mental health
and/or Autism in accordance with the Care Act 2014. 
 

b.     
Delegated to the Executive Director for Adults,
Health Partnerships and Housing (DASS), in consultation with the
Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing, to take any
decisions and/or actions required in the procurement and awarding
of the contract. 
 
 
Reasons for
Recommendations:  
 
·           
This proposal will ensure the Council continues to
meet its Statutory duties under the Care Act 2014. 
 
·           
It will build on outcomes-based commissioning and
further enhance the quality of the services and outcomes for
individuals in the future.  
 
·           
Agreeing the proposal enables the Council
to: 
 
 
a.     
Maintain a pricing framework that is driven by the
defined outcomes for individuals.  
b.     
Consider future accommodation requirements based on
a housing needs analysis and the wider Housing Strategy
(2025-30). 
c.     
Incorporate commissioning plans that are better
informed by the Adult Social Care Strategy (2024-29) and the vision
for strength-based approaches and more specifically
co-production. 
 
·           
The proposal is in the best interest of vulnerable
adults who have needs arising from mental health and/or Autism
living in North Northamptonshire.  
·           
There will be no adverse effect to residents
currently in receipt of services; continuity of care will be
maintained. 
·           
The intention is for the framework to be awarded for
a period of 4 years, with the option for two 12-month
extensions.
 

Alternative Options Considered: These include taking no action,
resulting in the contract coming to an end in September 2025;
extending the existing health-led contract; utilising internal
provider services. None of these options are recommended.