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15.1

The
Assistant Director of Commissioning and Partnerships introduced the
report which provided the Committee with an update on Adult Care
and Wellbeing Commissioning priorities in 2024/25.
 
The
report sought to provide assurance on how Sheffield City Council
are delivering market sufficiency responsibilities as set out in
the Care Act 2014, covering progress made on commissioning
strategies and planned activity to ensure that people living in
Sheffield, who need care and support, continue to have a choice of
high-quality provision available in the City.

15.2

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

Note
the work underway on refreshing the Market Position Statement for
2025/26.
Note
the progress made on our Living and Ageing Well Commissioning
strategy, including the transition to our new model of home care:
the Care and Wellbeing Service.
Approve commissioning intentions for Living and Ageing Well,
including the intention to progress a ‘Care Suites’
model of provision.
Approve a contract variation with Carewatch to deliver Brunswick
Gardens Extra Care provision
Note
the ongoing work to meet our duties under the Care Act 2014 to
ensure market sustainability with regards to quality assurance and
fee rates
Request that the Strategic Director Adult Care and Wellbeing
continue to bring regular commissioning strategy updates to the
Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee.

15.3

Reasons for Decision

15.3.1

The
Market Position Statement creates an overarching commissioning
strategy and helps providers to shape their business to support the
Council’s vision and identify how to develop their services
to meet local needs and demand now, and in the future. It also
supports providers to identify potential opportunities that they
may tender for.

15.3.2

It is a
key tool for local authorities to meet their Care Act 2014 duties
around market sustainability.

15.3.3

The
commissioning intentions for Living and Ageing Well, including the
intention to progress a ‘Care Suites’ model of
provision and to issue a contract variation with Carewatch to
deliver Brunswick Gardens Extra Care provision ensure that the
Council supports long term sustainability of our care provision for
older people. In the case of Brunswick Gardens, it also ensures
continuity of care for existing residents.

15.3.4

Regular
updates to Committee provider assurances on how we are meeting our
statutory duties and deliver upon our value of openness and
transparency.

15.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

15.4.1

Do Nothing: Continuing only
existing offers of care and support leads to a stagnant marketplace
that stifles variety for the people of Sheffield. Additionally,
this exacerbates existing operational challenges and increased
budget pressures. Traditional models of care are showing a
decline

15.4.2

Commission New Models: There is a need to
ensure new innovative models and provision such as Care Suites are
commissioned and that the commissioning offer is fit for purpose
using innovative solutions for an ever-changing customer
need.