Decision details

Recommendation that the DASS waive Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) 9.1 and 9.2 using the authority set out in CPR 1.3 to enter into a new agreement with current Homecare Framework Providers

Reference: D42091

Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Services

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Recommendation that the DASS waive Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) 9.1 and 9.2 using the authority set out in CPR 1.3 to enter into a new agreement with current Homecare Framework Providers

 

Decision:

The Interim Director of Adult Social Services approved the recommendation to waive Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) 9.1 and 9.2 using the authority set out in CPR 1.3 to enter into a new contract with the current Homecare Framework Providers.

The Interim Director of Adult Social Services approved the new agreement for one period of up to twelve months (November 2015 to October 2016), however it is anticipated that the new service model will be implemented as soon as possible once the procurement process is completed and that the full twelve months will not be required.

The Head of Commissioning will be responsible for implementing these decisions by agreeing the new contact with the providers following the expiry of the call-in period for this decision.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The Project Board and Homecare Advisory Group have been consulted about this proposal.

Consultees

Mark Phillott, Mick Ward, John Crowther, Tony Bailey, Julie Bootle, Kim Maslyn, Tracey Cooper, Councillor Ogilvie, Councillor Latty, Councillor Varley and Councillor Blackburn

Contact: Michelle Atkinson, Older People's Commissioning Manager, Adult Social Care 0113 2474939 Email: Michelle.L.Atkinson@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 24/02/2015

Date of decision: 04/03/2015

Effective from: 12/03/2015

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