Decision Maker: Executive Director: People, Executive Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
When the Strategic Procurement Plan for the
Supported Living Flexible Framework was presented to Executive,
Executive were asked to: “delegate authority for the
Supported Living Flexible Framework award decision to the Executive
Director, People, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder
for ASCHH.” This was approved by Executive on 18th
July.
The meeting on 5th March 2024 will be an opportunity for the
Executive Director: People, and Executive Member for Adult
Services, Health and Housing to confirm the Supported Living
Flexible Framework award decision.
1) Approval is given to appoint successful Providers (details of the providers can be found in the Confidential Annex of this report) to the Independence Support and Supported Living Framework for an initial contract term of 3 years, commencing 1stJune 2024. The Council may, at its discretion, extend the contract for a further 3 years (1+1+1 or multiples thereof). Individual packages of support will be “called off” the Framework in line with the Framework Protocol and Terms and Conditions.
2) It is noted that under the Contract Standing Orders, the Executive Director, People has the authority to permit extensions in accordance with the contract terms.
3) It is noted that, as set out in the Strategic Procurement Plan approved by the Executive, the approval to reopen the Framework during the term of the contract is delegated to the Executive Director, People to enable the council to meet ongoing demand.
i. Supported Living enables adults with learning disabilities and autism to live in their own home (through a tenancy or ownership) with the support they need to maximise their independence, and to stay safe and well. Care and support services are provided, in accordance with the Care Act 2014, to meet the assessed needs of individuals.
ii. The Care Act 2014 places a duty on Local Authorities to influence and manage the local Independence Support and Supported Living market effectively, to ensure
· a vibrant, sustainable, and diverse marketplace
· value for money
· range and choice of support for people with care and support needs
iii. The implementation of the Framework will ensure a compliant approach to contracting with the market. The Framework introduces a revised overarching specification with required standards and outcomes to be met and revised pricing structure. This will provide a consistent approach to contract monitoring and quality assurance, and facilitates a fair and transparent approach to pricing. The Framework will enable the Council to meet its statutory duties, ensuring appropriate oversight of service delivery and accountability of providers.
Alternative options have been considered and are detailed in the Strategic Procurement Plan.
None.
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: N/A
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director of People
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Consultation already completed with clients in
supported living, and supported living providers, ahead of approval
by Executive on 18th July 2023.
Consultees
Clients in supported living, and supported
living providers.
Contact: Thom Wilson, Assistant Director: Commissioning Email: thom.wilson@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 354142.
Publication date: 17/04/2024
Date of decision: 17/04/2024
Effective from: 26/04/2024
Accompanying Documents: