The committee received a report which provided an overview of the current and future service model, and considered a request to delegate authority to enter in to a partnership agreement to deliver the service and award the contract.
The committee provided comments and question which included
· Where the cost of administering the system lies;
· Would there be any changes to the model following the revised implementation date of the ICS;
· Whether consideration would be given to commissioning services with other local authorities in the future.
RESOLVED (unanimously)
1. That the new Statutory Advocacy Service model be noted.
2. That authority to the Executive Director of Adults, Health and Integration to be delegated to:
Enter into the partnership agreement with Cheshire West and Chester Council and Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group (or any body that in due course may succeed to the functions of the CCG) (subject to that body’s formal agreement) for the delivery of a Statutory Advocacy Service in Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester Council footprint.
Award the contract - Agreed to enter a contracting arrangement with Cheshire West and Chester Council following the procurement of the Statutory Advocacy Service with the successful provider of such services.
Councillor R Vernon left the meeting and did not return.