Agenda, decisions and minutes

There were none.

There were none.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on July 16 2014 be

confirmed and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on July 16 2014 be

confirmed and signed as a correct record.

The resolution was agreed.

RESOLVED that in accordance with Regulation 4(2)(b) of the Local

Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to

Information)(England) Regulations 2012 and under Section 100(A)(4) of the

Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the

meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve

the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs [3, 4 and

5] of Part 1 of Schedule 12(A) of the Act, and the public interest in maintaining

the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information

4.         Highways Resurfacing Contract

5.         Adult Social Care Extension of Block Contract

6.         Adult Social Care Extension of Domicillary Care Framework

Having considered a confidential officer report and a presentation by the

Cabinet Member for Resources, Councillor Kevin Bonavia, the Mayor and

Cabinet (Contracts) agreed that the Contract be awarded to FM Conway

Ltd as the tenderer that scored the highest in the analysis when considering

price and quality in the ratio of 50:50 and that the contract commence on the 1

October 2014 for 1 year with an option to extend for a further year.

Councillor Onikosi reported she was aware of a large number of complaints

relating to the proposed contractor and she was briefed on the changes that

had been made to council procedures at the start of the year following earlier

consideration of the issues raised. The Executive Director for Resources and

Regeneration added that the evaluation was on a 50-50 price and quality

evaluation whereas previous contracts had been on a 60-40 price and quality

basis.

Having considered a confidential officer report and a presentation by the

Cabinet Member for Resources, Councillor Kevin Bonavia, the Mayor and

Cabinet (Contracts) for the reasons set out in the report.

RESOLVED that the Contract be awarded to FM Conway Ltd as the tenderer

that scored the highest in the analysis when considering price and quality in

the ratio of 50:50 and that the contract commence on the 1 October 2014 for 1

year with an option to extend for a further year.

Having considered a confidential officer report and a presentation by the

Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing & Older People, Councillor Chris Best,

the Mayor and Cabinet (Contracts) agreed that:

(i) a nine month extension of contracts be approved to the following

organisations, from September 2014 to end May 2015 extending a total

number of 36 block beds;

•           Brymore House

•           Oakcroft Nursing Home

•           Fieldside Care Home

•           Glebe Court @ Morton House

(ii) authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Community Services to

approve an extension to the block contract with the Ranyard Charitable Trust

care homes for the reasons set out;

(iii) authority be delegated to the Executive Directors for Resources and

Regeneration and Community Services to make a decision on any inflationary

increase in September 2014.

Councillor Millbank asked to be updated about the timeframe to review

performance and investigate safeguarding issues. She was informed

safeguarding issues would be reviewed within a month and an Improvement

Plan would be reported within 2 weeks.

Having considered a confidential officer report and a presentation by the

Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing & Older People, Councillor Chris Best,

the Mayor and Cabinet (Contracts) for the reasons set out in the report:

RESOLVED that:

(i) a nine month extension of contracts be approved to the following

organisations, from September 2014 to end May 2015 extending a total

number of 36 block beds;

•           Brymore House

•           Oakcroft Nursing Home

•           Fieldside Care Home

•           Glebe Court @ Morton House

(ii) authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Community Services to

approve an extension to the block contract with the Ranyard Charitable Trust

care homes for the reasons set out;

(iii) authority be delegated to the Executive Directors for Resources and

Regeneration and Community Services to make a decision on any inflationary

increase in September 2014.

Having considered a confidential officer report and a presentation by the

Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing & Older People, Councillor Chris Best,

the Mayor and Cabinet (Contracts) agreed that:

(i) a one year (1 year) extension of the Framework Agreement be approved

with the organisations listed below, from November 2014 to November 2015;

1.Westminster Homecare

2.CarePoint Agency Ltd

3.Care Outlook Ltd

4.Carewatch Ltd

5.Sevacare (UK) Ltd

6.MiHomeCare Ltd (previously known as Enara Community Care)

7.London Care

8.Eleanor Homecare

9.BS Homecare

10.Plan Care

11.Allied Healthcare (acquired SAGA)

12.Care UK

13.Guardian Homecare

14.Beverley Martin (domestic only)

15.Age Concern

16.Jay Homecare

17.AG Care (Rehab Only)

(ii) authority be delegated to the Executive Directors for Resources and

Regeneration and Community Services to make a decision on any inflationary

increase in November 2014 and take into account any additional increase in

the London Living Wage in 2015/2016.

Councillor Joe Dromey received assurances relating to the payment of the

London Living Wage.

Having considered a confidential officer report and a presentation by the

Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing & Older People, Councillor Chris Best,

the Mayor and Cabinet (Contracts) for the reasons set out in the report:

RESOLVED that:

(i) a one year (1 year) extension of the Framework Agreement be approved

with the organisations listed below, from November 2014 to November 2015;

1.Westminster Homecare

2.CarePoint Agency Ltd

3.Care Outlook Ltd

4.Carewatch Ltd

5.Sevacare (UK) Ltd

6.MiHomeCare Ltd (previously known as Enara Community Care)

7.London Care

8.Eleanor Homecare

9.BS Homecare

10.Plan Care

11.Allied Healthcare (acquired SAGA)

12.Care UK

13.Guardian Homecare

14.Beverley Martin (domestic only)

15.Age Concern

16.Jay Homecare

17.AG Care (Rehab Only)

(ii) authority be delegated to the Executive Directors for Resources and

Regeneration and Community Services to make a decision on any inflationary

increase in November 2014 and take into account any additional increase in

the London Living Wage in 2015/2016.

The meeting ended at 6.00pm.