Purpose

To consider approving a 10 year contract with Optalis commencing 1st April 2027. Optalis is a social care provider company owned jointly by the borough and Wokingham Borough Council. The contract is for a range of adult social care services including Reablement Services, Supported Living and Residential Care for people with a learning disability, Day Opportunity services for older people and people with a learning disability, Supported Employment Services and Extra Care Services.

Decision

AGREED: That Cabinet noted the report and:

i)             Approved the following to proceed through governance for approvals according to the Council’s constitution:

• To enter into a revised Shareholder Agreement for Optalis with Wokingham Borough Council

• To approve the principle of a direct award to Optalis under the Teckal exemption and authorise officers to negotiate the final contract documentation, with the final contract to be returned to Cabinet for approval prior to execution.