Decision - Re Tendering Home Care Contracts

2.1       That Cabinet notes the previous approval for re-procurement of the current Home Care Framework contract given on 14^th July 2011.

2.2       That Cabinet approves the inclusion of the home care service at Patching Lodge within the agreed home care re-procurement process.

2.3       That Cabinet grants delegated authority to the Director of Adult Social Services and Lead Commissioner People to include the provision of end of life and continuing health care within the agreed procurement process if considered appropriate following discussions with NHS colleagues.

The recommendations provide the most efficient means for procuring this service and promote opportunities for provider to develop effective and efficient delivery models for this service.

The option to procure this service separately from the main framework contract was considered but was not thought to be the most efficient approach nor would it encourage providers to develop more efficient and effective models of service.