Agenda item

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet:

1.     Award the contract for Neighbourhood 1 to Carepoint Services Ltd (lot 1), for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, at an estimated current value of £17,500,000.

2.      Award the contract for Neighbourhood 2 to Eleanor Nursing & Social Care (lot 2), for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at an estimated current value of £42,000,000.

3.      Award the contract for Neighbourhood 3 to Westminster Homecare (lot 3), for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at an estimated current value of £37,100,000.

4.      Award the contract for Neighbourhood 4 to Nomase Care Ltd & Unique Personnel (lot 4), for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at an estimated current value of £22,400,000.

5.     Award the contract for Solution-Focused Coaching: Specialist advice, support and training to support the effective management of individuals with advanced dementia including those presenting with behaviours that challenge to Bluefield Care Services. The contract value will be £120,000 per annum, equating to £600,000 over 5 years, and £840,000 over 7 years if the option to extend is utilised.

Each of the 5 contracts will commence on the 01 September 2023.

Councillor Bell introduced the report and invited Mr Brice to address members of the Committee. He said that, along with Mr Brice, he had visited the current providers, fed back staff survey results and provided clarity of the current contracts expectations. Councillor Bell thanked the providers for engaging in this process. He then explained what the new model was and outlined the core elements.

 Mr Brice thanked a long list of people and organisations who had been involved in the process; there had been a high level of engagement and support over the past 16 months which included weekly meetings. He drew members’ attention to

: · The person centred and outcome focussed element of the survey. Annual satisfaction surveys with the client, wellbeing worker and unpaid carer every November and actions plans developed to increase satisfaction year on year. · The provider will be CQC rated as outstanding within 3 years

· Promoting real choice and control for the clients.

 Mr Brice said that he looked forward to welcoming everyone to the launch of the service on 1 September 2023 in the Council Chamber.

 The Mayor thanked all those involved in this ground breaking report. He said that he was proud of this service because it gave a voice to those who had previously been unheard.

Councillor Campbell said that it was important to recognise the distinction between carers and unpaid carers and valuing unpaid carers in our society. She also highlighted the importance of a review with all those involved with the person who needed care. This was particularly important when unpaid carers need support because they were unable to continue to provide the level of care required

Councillor Powell commended this service and the invaluable support it provides for the unpaid carer and particularly people who receive dignified care as they approach the end of their lives.

 Having considered an open and closed officer report, Cllr Bell MOVED, Cllr Powell SECONDED and it was RESOVED that Mayor and Cabinet gives approval to

: 1. Award the contract for Neighbourhood 1 to Carepoint Services Ltd (lot 1), for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, at an estimated current value of £17,500,000.

2. Award the contract for Neighbourhood 2 to Eleanor Nursing & Social Care (lot 2), for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at an estimated current value of £42,000,000.

 3. Award the contract for Neighbourhood 3 to Westminster Homecare (lot 3), for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at an estimated current value of £37,100,000

4.Award the contract for Neighbourhood 4 to Nomase Care Ltd & Unique Personnel (lot 4), for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at an estimated current value of £22,400,000.

 5. Award the contract for Solution-Focused Coaching: Specialist advice, support and training to support the effective management of individuals with advanced dementia including those presenting with behaviours that challenge to Bluefield Care Services. The contract value will be £120,000 per annum, equating to £600,000 over 5 years, and £840,000 over 7 years if the option to extend is utilised.

Each of the 5 contracts will commence on the 01 September 2023.