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10.1

The
Director of Quality, Strategy Delivery and Partnerships introduced
the report which provided the Adult Health and Social Care
Committee with an overview of the market position in Quarter 3,
24/25, considering sufficiency, quality and value for money. The
report also asked the Committee to note the process for proposing
fee rates for Council contracted providers in the financial year
2025-26 and to agree a proposal to calling an extraordinary
committee, as early as possible in the New Year to finalise fee
proposals for the coming financial year.

10.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health
and Social Care Policy Committee:-

Note
the Market Oversight Delivery Plan update for Quarter 3,
24/25
Note
the process for proposing fee rates for Council contracted
providers in the financial year 2025-26
Approve the proposed extraordinary Committee meeting in January
2025 to progress fee rate proposals for 25/26 at the earliest
opportunity

10.3

Reasons for Decision

10.3.1

In
fulfilling our Care Act 2014 duties, local authorities must ensure
good oversight and understanding of the local care market. This
includes setting rates that we believe, based on the evidence, will
support a quality, flexible and sustainable market. Approving that
a further report be brought to an Urgent Adult Health and Social
Care Committee in January 2025 to propose fee levels for 25/26
provides this information to the market as early as possible,
supporting providers in their planning.

10.3.2

Final
approval of fees will be in line with the business planning process
in March 25.

10.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

10.4.1

There is an option to wait until a later
Committee meeting in 2025 to propose and agree fees, however, we
believe it is important to signal to the market as early as
possible our intentions as part of our value of being open and
honest.

10.4.2

We know
that the market benefits from the Council sharing proposals as
early as possible, to support each individual organisation in their
own business planning.