Decisions for issue Re-tendering of Home Care Contracts.

(1)         That Cabinet approves the re-tendering of the Home Care services through an approved procurement process during the financial year 2011-12 for the subsequent three to five years (i.e. contract period April 2012 to March 2015 with an option to extend by up to a further two years).

(2)         That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health / Lead Commissioner People to approve the award of contracts to the successful bidders following recommendations of the tender evaluation panel and consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health.