Decision details

This part 2 report contained the financial and value for money information relating to item 17. The Leader stated that this was an extremely important paper due to rising numbers of older people and people living with dementia.

RESOLVED:

That a Framework Agreement for the provision of Community Opportunities for Older People and People Living with Dementia be awarded to the providers, identified in the main report, for a period of three years with an option to extend for one year commencing from 1 December 2015.

Reasons to Decisions:

A full tender process, in compliance with the requirement of EU Procurement Legislation and Procurement Standing Orders has been completed, and the recommendations provide best value for money for the Council following a thorough evaluation process. Replacing the current block contracts and grants with a new framework will deliver better quality services and more choice within the same financial envelope in a developing market. The development of the market for day services for older people with dementia has been limited by block arrangements and traditional provision. The new framework agreement will enable the required shift in the market to provide a more flexible range of services.