Issue details

Bridgewell Supported Living

The purpose of this report is to provide an update to the Executive on the progress of the Bridgewell Supported Living project. The project was previously approved for delivery by Executive on 21 June 2022. Further decision is required relating to the capital cost of the building works and the re-approval of the strategic procurement plan for the procurement of the a) landlord service provider and b) the care & support service provider.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure >£400,000 & Affects more than 1 ward.;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Hanworth;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Information relating to financial or business affairs.

Decision due: 17 Oct 2023 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing

Lead director: Executive Director: People

Department: People

Contact: Melanie O'Rourke, Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Email: Melanie.O'Rourke@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Pre-planning application public consultation.
Meetings and email consultation with key partners.

Consultees

At the relevant stages of the project consultation will be undertaken during the course of this project.

Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director: People

Financial Impact: This project will provide new fit for purpose accommodation, which will enable efficiency in the supported care delivery. By investing in good quality home styled accommodation, the Council will continue to demonstrate its commitment to ensuring that people are supported to be independent, resilient, physically and emotionally healthy. It will also lead to net revenue savings over the long term.

Reason the item will considered in private: a. The report will contain building contractor's commercially sensitive information. b. Strategic procurement plan for the landlord service provider and the care & support service provider.

Decisions

Agenda items