Decision details

The Deputy Director of Social Work and Social Care Service has approved the addition of the 12 bungalows at the Middleton site to the wider procurement of extra care support services for the scheme based on the reasons presented in this report. Once approved commissioning officers will commence procurement at the earliest opportunity with the view to awarding contract from the 1st July 2023. This contract will run until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months in any combination. Expenditure of £20 per annum will be incurred by the Council as part of the contract arrangement to provide direct financial consideration between Adult Social Care and the eventual service provider. The inclusion of the bungalows is estimated to add a further £87,746.39 to the potential annual income for any selected provider. This will be achieved through charges for planned care and support for which Adult Social Care (ASC) may be liable for up to 100% of the cost. This expenditure would take the form of Council contributions towards individual care costs following a financial assessment and falls under the Council’s statutory duties as defined in the Care Act 2014.

The Deputy Director of Social Work and Social Care Service has noted that officers on behalf of Adults and Health Integrated Commissioning and Procurement and Commercial Services will complete all the actions necessary to ensure the arrangements for the bungalows and wider extra care site are completed and a contract is in place for the 1st of July 2023, including suitable lead-in time.