Issue - meetings

To consider a report seeking approval for the establishment of a framework agreement through which to purchase future domiciliary care services.

Cabinet considered a report seeking approval for the establishment of a framework agreement through which to purchase future domiciliary care services.

Domiciliary Care was the range of care and support services provided in people’s own homes to enable them to remain independent. These services ranged from a short call to assist with medication up to 24 hour live-in care. In response to customer preference and demand the Council was committed to developing this type of care provision as an alternative to residential-based care services.

RESOLVED

That

1.    the establishment of a framework agreement through which future domiciliary care services will be purchased be approved;

2.    all current Personal Support Contracts be transferred to the new framework agreement; and

3.    authority be delegated to the Director of Adult Social Care and Independent Living to approve the providers admitted to the framework agreement, following a legally compliant procurement exercise, and subsequently to enter into agreements with providers.