Report No. 69/2018 from the Director for People Services was received.

Mr A Walters, Portfolio Holder for Health and Adult Social Care, introduced the report, the purpose of which was to seek approval from Cabinet to extend the current homecare services contracts until 31 March 2019.

DECISION

Cabinet APPROVED the extension of the current homecare contracts to 31 March 2019 as set out in Section 3.5 of the report.

Reasons for the decision

1.    The Council requires homecare services to support people to remain independent in the community and in their own home. The contract with the existing providers is due to expire and a contract is required whilst procurement is undertaken.

2.    Alternative options are not deemed suitable at this point in time, as this would risk leaving a gap in service provision.

3.    It is recommended therefore that Cabinet approves the extension of the current contracts to allow for a full reprocurement to take place for the provision of homecare services.

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Ms K Kibblewhite left the meeting and did not return.

Mr N Tomlinson joined the meeting.

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