Issue details
Occupational Therapy and Social Work contract – waiting lists ASC
Purpose of Report: This report:
i. Proposes to award a contract to an external provider for a project team of OT’s to support the ASC improvement programme work, specifically to reduce waiting lists for assessments, reviews, carers assessments and OT assessments.
ii.
Requests approval to procure a new provider and delegate to the CD
ASC in conjunction with the Chief finance officer the award of a
new contract.
The Executive Member will be asked to: Approve the award of a new
contract following an appropriate process to a provider to carry
out assessments, carers assessments, and reviews up to a maximum
contract value of £400,000.
The Council aims to give the same 28 days’ clear notice of non-key decisions as it does for key decisions, but in exceptional circumstances this may not be possible. It has not been possible to give 28 clear days’ notice for this item due to timescales for planning around the development of the ASC Improvement Board and the reports to go to the DHSC.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Decision Made (subject to call-in)
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/05/2026
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
This item is late for inclusion due to timescales for planning around the development of the ASC Improvement Board and the reports to go to the DHSC.
Decision due: 02/06/26 by Decision Session - Combined Executive Member Decision Session
Lead member: Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care
Lead director: Corporate Director of Adult Services and Integration
Department: Directorate of Adult Services & Integration
Contact: Sara Storey, Corporate Director of Adults Services and Integration Email: anne.howgate@york.gov.uk Email: sara.storey@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation process: Feedback from citizens
and partners was provided to CQC during the assessment process that
indicates the timeliness and quality of assessments and reviews
needs to improve.
Consultees: internal departments have supported the planning and
development of the
approach to improve those aspects of social care delivery
identified as inadequate or
requires improvement. A broad approach to engagement and
consultation since the CQC
assessment has been undertaken, with VCSE partners, providers,
statutory partners engaged in improvement planning.
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: Yes