Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: May 12, 2025

Purpose: Independent Living - Supporting people in the home to ensure continuity of care

Content: That Cabinet approves:   1.      That Appendix A is treated as confidential on the basis that it contains information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings pursuant to Schedule 12A, paragraph 5 Local Government Act 1972. 2.      That Appendix B is not for publication on the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended). 3.      Direct Award to the three incumbent providers (Castle Rock Group, Mihomecare and Sage Care) for a maximum of sixteen months from 1 April 2025 to 31 July 2026, keeping the existing allocation of packages in place. The total value is estimated to be £15.5m.