Decision details

The Social Service Directorate reported on this matter to Cabinet on 2nd April 2015. The report authorised the procurement process and authorisation to award to contracts for 3+2 years. The Contacts were award 1.8.2015 to 31^st July 2018, the Directorate seeks authorisation to extend for a further period or periods equating to no more than two years provided that the contract does not extend beyond 31 July 2020.  The commissioned service is for adults Learning Disabilities Supported Living Service (SLS) to secure the service and a model of support of optimising choice and control for citizens.

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RESOLVED: that the variation of the existing contracts for the provision of Supported Living Services for adults with a learning disability by way of (i) a definitive extension of the contract by 8 months from 1 August 2018 and (ii) subject to confirmation of funding, be approved for a conditional extension of a further 7 months to 31 October 2019.

Consultation events and activities have taken place with representatives of all stakeholders, including service users, providers, parent/ carers.