Decision details

Extension of the Community Equipment Service Contract OKD38 19/20

Decision Maker: Interim Executive Director Adults and Health

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The Community equipment service (CES) is delivered through a contract with Nottingham Rehab Ltd (trading as NRS Healthcare). The service meets customers social care needs as defined under the Care Act 2014 by promoting independent living and wellbeing.The contract was let on a 5 year term, commencing 1April 2015, with the option for a 2 year extension. It is recommended that the County Council take up the opportunity to extend for a further two years to 31 March 2022. Taking up the extension will allow the County Council and its health partners to explore future delivery models, including potential collaborative arrangements with other local authorities.

 

Decision:

The Executive Director of Adults and Health has approved a contract extension to the Community Equipment Service for the maximum period of 2 years from 1st April 2020.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Publication date: 09/03/2020

Date of decision: 09/03/2020

Effective from: 19/03/2020