Purpose

In April 2022 A decision
(OKD03
22/23) was taken to award a block contract for 11 dementia
nursing beds at Aster Grove in Littlehampton, to meet increasing
demand for suitable dementia nursing care and accommodation at a
sustainable rate.
 
The contract is currently being
reviewed with proposals being developed for new contractual
agreements which will enable the achievement of the Council’s
strategic aim to support people to live safe and fulfilled lives,
as part of the ambitions set out in the
Adult Social Care Strategy 2022 - 2025 . Analysis and
planning will consider the need for residential services providing
nursing dementia care within the southern part of West Sussex and
potentially to other geographical areas. 
 
Following the completion of the
review, the Director of Adults and Health will be asked to approve
the new contractual agreement to source residential based dementia
nursing care.
 

Decision

The Director of Adults and Health has approved
a direct award to Archmore Care
Services for 11 dementia beds on a block contract for two (2) years
until 8th May 2026 with potential to extend by a further
two (2) years until 8th May 2028 at Aster Grove in
Littlehampton.