Purpose

Within Wigan we are committed to personalisation and ensuring that those eligible for support will have the opportunity to receive a Personal Budget.

As part of this commitment, we are looking to commission a service provider to offer practical support to attract, match, and secure a Personal Assistant in addition to providing clear information and advice to individuals residing in the Borough who have been assessed as having eligible social care needs and have chosen a Direct Payments.

The employment and availability of Personal Assistants is important in ensuring people have choice and control in their care and can access this offer.
 

Decision

The Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health authorises:-

(1)       the award of contract for the provision of a Direct Payment Workforce Recruitment Service to the provider named in the report for a 3-year period commencing on the 1st April 2026; and

(2)       the Assistant Director, Legal, Governance and Elections to enter into any agreements necessary on behalf of the Council to facilitate 1.