Issue - meetings

(To receive a report from the Executive Director - Adult Care and Community Wellbeing which updates on progress to date, and seeks approval for the re-procurement of the Community Supported Living - Open Select List)

That the Executive:

1.    Approves the procurement of a framework of Care Quality Commission registered Community Supported Living providers who can meet care and support needs across Lincolnshire.

2.    Delegates to the Executive Director of Adult Care and Community wellbeing, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Adult Care, health and Children's Services, the authority to determine the final form of the contract and to approve the award of contract(s) and the entering into of contract(s) and other legal documentation necessary to give effect to the decision.

Consideration was given to a report by the Executive Director Adult Care and Community Wellbeing which sought approval for the re-procurement of the Community Supported Living – Open Select List. 

The Commercial and Procurement Manager – People Services introduced the report and advised that the Community Supported Living – open Select List was a framework agreement of approved providers would could meet care and support, and if appropriate, accommodation needs for vulnerable adults across Lincolnshire.  The current framework had 38 providers approved to deliver services; there were 21 active at this time.  It was reported that the current contractual arrangement would end on 31 May 2020.  The service had been reviewed and recommendations made to ensure future demand could be met across Lincolnshire, and in particular, for those who had needs of a highly complex nature.

The Executive was advised that this was a service which was delivered in people's own homes, and also in the community.  It avoided the need for residential and nursing care.  There were around 900 people within the County that were supported by Community Supported Living.  Of these, 570 people were accommodated in supported accommodation.  It was noted that the accommodation was separate to the care package.

The Service would support people to look for housing, but the accommodation was funded by the local housing authority.

RESOLVED

That the Executive:

1.    Approves the procurement of a framework of Care Quality Commission registered Community Supported Living providers who can meet care and support needs across Lincolnshire.

2.    Delegates to the Executive Director of Adult Care and Community wellbeing, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Adult Care, health and Children's Services, the authority to determine the final form of the contract and to approve the award of contract(s) and the entering into of contract(s) and other legal documentation necessary to give effect to the decision.