Decision details

The County Council is committed to providing early help and prevention services to adults across the County which support people to remain outside of personal budget funded services for as long as possible, maximising individual strengths and local assets to support this outcome.

In April 2019 the Cabinet Member for Adults and Health approved the procurement of community based social support for people with lifelong disabilities, autism and/or complex needs. Following Key Decision AH02 (19/20) the tender process commenced in June 2019.

Following completion of a compliant, open and competitive procurement experienced providers have been found.

The Executive Director Adults and Health is requested to award the contract to the bidders that have provided the most advantageous tender.

The Executive Director Adults and Health has approved;

1)   the award of the Community Based Social Support Services for people with lifelong disabilities and/or autism Lot 1 Independent Living and Lot 2 Employment Support contracts for an initial period of three (3) years commencing 1^st April 2020; and

2)   not to award contracts, following the procurement exercise, for the Community Based Social Support Services for people with lifelong disabilities and/or autism Lot 3 ‘Community Connecting’.

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