The Director of Adults and Health submitted a report which noted that existing block contract arrangements with Aspire were due to expire on 31st July 2021, and as such, outlined proposals for the re-commissioning of the services currently provided through the block contracting arrangements and proposed the commencement of associated consultation, as appropriate.
In introducing the report, the Executive Member highlighted how in considering the different commissioning arrangements, there was an opportunity to ensure that the re-provisioned services had a focus on personalised and strengths based approaches
Responding to a Member’s enquiry, the Board was provided with further information on the actions being taken by Aspire to develop their base outside of the Council.
RESOLVED -
(a) That agreement be given for different approaches to be followed for the different areas of service, based upon existing commissioning arrangements for similar services, current expertise and the capacity in the market, and also based upon the financial implications of the different scenarios, with the following being progressed further, including through formal consultation:
(i) Supported Living – commission the services from Aspire through individual spot purchasing arrangements, as per Scenario 4.1 (b) as detailed within Appendix 3 to the submitted report;
(ii) Respite and Emergency Respite services – undertake market sounding and procure the services through a competitive tender process, as per Scenario 4.2 (b) as detailed within Appendix 3 to the submitted report;
(iii) Day Opportunities – commission the services from Aspire through individual spot purchase arrangements, as per Scenario 4.3 (b) as detailed within Appendix 3 to the submitted report.
(b) That it be noted that the Deputy Director of Integrated Commissioning will lead and progress this work.