Purpose

Avila House is a property in
Worthing that is being converted to provide an extra care scheme
for adults who require care, support, and suitable housing. Avila
House will be the first scheme in the county to accept referrals
for adults who meet the criteria aged 18 years plus.
 
Construction at Avila House
commenced in September 2022 and should be completed in a timescale
that will enable the first customers to move in from November
2023.
 
Avila House will be part of the
existing Extra Care Housing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This
will enable the service to be developed in line with other
commissioned extra care schemes. It will also ensure a consistent
and successful contract management of the care and support
provider.

Decision

The Director of Adults and Health has
approved:
 

(1)The direct award of
the care and support contract within the Avila House extra care
scheme, to Leonard Cheshire.
 

(2)That the contract
commences in November 2023, pending completion of renovations, for
a duration of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2
years using the same terms and conditions as the West Sussex County
Council Extra Care Housing Dynamic Purchasing System.