Purpose

The current Carer Information,
Advice, Assessment and Support Service contract with the County
Council is in its final year. The intention is that provision will
re-focus on the growing carer population and the different needs of
these carers across the county.
 
Following the
decision taken to commence a procurement of the Carer Information,
Advice, Assessment and Support Service by the Cabinet Member for
Adults Services, the Director of Adults and Health will be asked to
award the contract to the successful bidder that meets the
principles of good outcomes, quality of service, value for money
and additional social capital. The new contract will begin on
1st April 2024.
 

Decision

The Director of Adults and Health has approved
that the Carers’ Information, Advice, Assessment and Support
Contract is awarded to Carers Support West Sussex at a price of
£2.5m per annum, for a period of 5 years with the option to
extend for a period, or periods, of up to 2 years and a maximum
contract term of 7 years. The contract to commence
on 1st April 2024.