Issue - meetings

To seek authority to delegate the award the contract to deliver Mental Health Supported Living Services, to the Director of Adult Social Services, following completion of the ongoing open procurement exercise.

Consideration was given to a report of the Director of Adult Social Care which sought approval to award the contract for the delivery of the Mental Health Supported Living Service to a successful provider, following an open procurement exercise from 1^st December 2023 util November 2026.

The current contract would end of 30^th November 2023 and it was essential to continue the delivery of these services for some of the most vulnerable adults in Oldham.

This was a statutory support service based on the assessed Care Act needs for the individuals residing in the supported accommodation.

Options/alternatives considered

Option1 - To continue with the current provider, Turning Point, for delivery of supported living services for people with complex Mental Health needs

This option was not viable.  The contract for this service had expired and it is recommended to ‘test the market’ ensuring that current terms and conditions are in place.

Option 2 - To de-commission the services with Turning Point and cease delivery of supported living services for people with complex Mental Health needs. This option was not viable.  This statutory service currently supported 13 of our most vulnerable adults and has potential to increase this service to support more individuals with the right model in place.  Without this service, the Council would need to find alternative placements for each of the service users as they are not able to live independently without support.

Option 3 - To seek an alternative care provider via an open Procurement Process, and to delegate the contract award decision to the DASS

This was the preferred option as it allows the Council to complete the open procurement process to seek an alternative provider who is better able to meet the needs of our service users, and to develop supported living services for people with complex mental health needs, and to delegate the contract award decision to the Director of Adult Social Services.

RESOLVED – That the decision to award the contract to deliver Mental Health Supported Living Services from 1^st December 2023 until 30^th November 2026, with the option to extend for a further 24 months, be delegated to the Director of Adult Social Services, following the completion of the ongoing procurement exercise.