Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 10, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 10.1 The Committee received a report of the Assistant Director, Commissioning and Partnerships, which provided an update on Adult Care and Wellbeing Commissioning activity and priorities in 25/26. The report sought to provide reassurance on how the Council was delivering its market sufficiency responsibilities as set out in the Care Act 2014, covering progress made on commissioning strategies and planned activity to ensure that people living in Sheffield who need care and support continue to have a choice of high-quality provision available in the city.     10.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee: -   a)    Note the refreshed Market Position Statement for 2025/26. b)    Note the commissioning intentions scheduled for consideration by the Adults Health and Social Care Policy Committee over the next 12 months c)    Note the progress update on the Adult Workforce Strategy, Ethical Charter and Care Academy d)    Note the Market Oversight Delivery Report update for Quarter 2, 25/26 and ongoing work to meet our duties under the Care Act 2014 to ensure market sustainability e)    Note the strengthening of the Monitoring Advisory Board (MAB) governance to support effective oversight of quality and sufficiency f)      Note the work undertaken and position on provider fees in 2025/26 and update on 2026/27 fees proposals g)    Request that the Strategic Director Adult Care and Wellbeing continue to bring regular commissioning strategy updates to the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee     10.3 Reasons for Decision     10.3.1 In fulfilling our Care Act 2014 duties, local authorities must ensure good oversight and understanding of the local care market with meeting the demand and supply of local population needs now, and in the future. This includes a quality, flexible and sustainable marketplace. It also helps shape the Council’s vision and providers to identify potential opportunities that they may tender for     10.3.2 Regular updates and request for approvals will be provided to Committee to give assurances on how we are meeting our statutory duties and deliver upon our value of openness and transparency     10.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     10.4.1 Do Nothing: Continuing only existing offers of care and support leads to a stagnant marketplace that stifles variety for the people of Sheffield. Additionally, this exacerbates existing operational challenges and increased budget pressures. Traditional models of care are showing a decline.     10.4.2 Commission New Models: There is a need to ensure new innovative models and provision such as Community Living Networks are considered and commissioned, and that the offer supports changing customer need.