Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 17, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED: Cabinet;   a)              Approved the procurement of a carer support contract for the provision of support services for unpaid carers in accordance with the Contract Procedure Rules. b)              Approved a proposed contract term of 3 years with an option to extend by up to 2 years resulting in a maximum contract length of 5 years. c)               Delegated authority to the Executive Director of People Services and the Chief Finance Officer (S151), in consultation with legal services and procurement to take any actions necessary to ensure a successful procurement.   REASONS RESOLVED: ·       WNC to meet its statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 ·       Timely conclusion of the procurement via delegated authority to award   ALTERNATE OPTIONS: The current contract led by NNC is due to end at the end of September 2024. A 6-month waiver was put in place to allow time for the strategy to be published and separate models for NNC and WNC to be developed. The priorities set out in the strategy have guided the development of a new carer support service specification, specifically aimed to meet the needs of the carers in West Northamptonshire.