Decision details

Purpose of Report: To seek agreement to re-commission Carers Support Services for adults and young carers.

Executive will be asked to: Agree to undertake a tender exercise to procure a provider to deliver Carers Support Services.

Resolved:   That the Executive;

                                     I.        Approve Option 1 within the report; to undertake a tender exercise to recommission Carers Support Services for adults and young people in line with the Key Decision criteria as set out in section 7.7 of the council’s Contract Procedure Rules;

                                   II.        Agree to delegate the award of the tender process to the Corporate Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.

Reason:     To deliver a sustainable, integrated support model for carers, delivered by a competent and professional external provider who fully understands the needs of carers of all ages and from all backgrounds.