A Place to Live Services (APTL) and the Supported Living Services (SLS) provide assistance and support to adults with learning disabilities who are resident in supported living accommodation in West Sussex. The SLS also provides outreach services for people living in their own home, helping adults with learning disabilities to live in their own homes in the community.
Approval to procure these services was obtained in 2015 (decision ASCH08 (15/16) refers) and the contracts were let on a 6-year term, commencing 1st July 2016. The contracts were then extended for a further 15 months to 30 June 2022 (decision OKD04(21/22) refers).
Future contracting arrangements have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly for the Provider Market, where the Council acknowledges additional challenges because of responding to the emergency.
To allow sufficient time to identify options, codesign a detailed model and sourcing approach and implement this ahead of a future procurement process, the Director of Adults and Health will be asked to approve direct contract awards for a further 12 months until 30 June 2023 to ensure continuity of service. A revised timetable will allow the County Council to review viability of future delivery models and explore opportunities to enhance the service offer to meet increased customer need.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/05/2022
Decision due: August 2022 by Director of Adults and Health (Alan Sinclair)
Lead member: Director of Adults and Health (Alan Sinclair)
Lead director: Alan Sinclair
Contact: Karen Young, Contract Manager, Learning Disability and Mental Health Services Email: karen.young@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 0330 22 23794.
Consultation process
Representations concerning this proposed decision can be made via the officer contact.
Democratic Services Contact: Erica Keegan Tel: 033 022 26050