Issue - meetings

          The Board considered a report of the Executive Director Adult Services, which sought approval to award contracts to providers for the provision of a Domiciliary Care Service across Halton.

Reason for Decision

The report relates to a service which is statutorily required. The value of the contract is above £5m. The decision impacts on all wards and communities within the Borough.

Alternative options considered and rejected

There are no alternative options. The Council must award contracts to providers for the supply of a Domiciliary Care Service in compliance with its regulatory duties, to ensure continuity of service once the current contract ceases on 1 April 2025.

Implementation date

The proposed contract will be for an initial five years commencing 7 April 2025 until 6 April 2030 with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods, 7 April 2030 until 6 April 2031 and 7 April 2031 until 6 April 2032.

          RESOLVED: That

1)    the report be noted;

2)    the Board approves the recommendations for the award of contracts in relation to the provision of a Domiciliary Care Service across Halton, as per section 3.11 of this report; and

3)    the Board approves an extension to the current contract as per section 3.12 and 3.13 of the report.