Decision details

Report to request the utilisation of the 3 month extension to the existing interim arrangement with the Independent Sector Older People's Care Homes

Reference: D47392

Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The Director of Adults and Health is requested to approve an extension of 3 months (for the period of 31st March to 30th June 2018) to the independent sector Older People’s Care Homes Framework agreement. The interim agreement was put in place via the delegated decision process on 30/11/17 (DDN D45007) to cover the period from 20th December 2017 – 31st March 2018. This interim agreement included the option for a further extension period of 3 months is needed.

Decision:

The Director of Adults and Health approved the recommendation to agree the 3 month extension to the existing interim arrangement with the independent sector care homes for older people when the existing agreement expires on 31st March 2018.

 

The Director of Adults and Health approved the recommendation of the interim arrangement for the period 31st March 2018 - 30th June 2018.

 

The Director of Adults and Health approved the recommendation that this decision is exempt from Call ln to ensure that contract extension notifications can be issued to contracted care homes prior to the 31st March 2018.

 

lmplementation will be by the Commissioning Officer (ASC) who will liaise with the Programmes, Projects and Procurement Unit to oversee the interim arrangement prior to the expiration of the existing framework agreement.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

If the decision has not been published in the List of Forthcoming Key Decisions for at least 28 clear days, the reason why it would be impracticable to delay the decision:: Date the decision was published in the List of Forthcoming Key Decisions: 21.03.18 lf not on the List of Forthcoming Key Decisions for at least 28 clear days, the reason why it would be impracticable to delay the decision:- lf this decision is deferred in order to comply with the Key Decision Making Procedure Rules then the contract would expire and there would be no overarching framework arrangement in place with the independent sector Older People's Care Homes. lf exempt from call-in, the reason why call-in would prejudice the interests of the Council or the public:- lf this decision is not exempt from call in then the Council would have to issue individual contract agreements for each older person placed into residential or nursing care homes in the city until a new overarching framework is put into place.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

All Independent Sector Older People’s Care Homes will be consulted.

Consultees

Deputy Director, Integrated Commissioning Adults and Health Directorate, The Strategic Advisory Group comprising of Councillor Charlwood, Councillor Blackburn, Councillor Golton, Councillor Latty, Councillor Varley, Age UK Leeds, Healthwatch Leeds (service user representative) and CCG representative will also be consulted.

Contact: Mark Phillott, Commissioning Manager 0113 3783923 Email: mark.phillott@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 22/03/2018

Date of decision: 03/04/2018

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