Decision details

To consider a report amending the timetable for recommissioning Care at Home services and the reasons for the revised timescale along with the plans to develop a new model for Care at Home.

The Committee considered the information and asked questions for clarification.

The Committee agreed that the meeting move back into Part 1 to enable any press and public to return to the meeting. It was agreed that a report monitoring progress would be brought back to committee.

The recommendations of the report, having been moved and seconded, were put to the vote.

RESOLVED: (Unanimously) That the Adults and Health Committee

1.    Agree to extend the Framework agreement for Care at Home services to 4^th September 2024.

2.    Note that in order to comply with Procurement Regulations a VEAT will be published.

3.    Note that the Prime Provider contracts will expire in September 2023 and existing packages of care will be moved onto the Framework contract.

4.    Note that the Commissioners will continue to explore and, where appropriate, pilot alternative models for care delivery particularly in rural and hard to serve areas; and continue to engage providers and stakeholders on the proposed new model to help to inform the new commission.