Contact:

Robert Blunden

Alan Edwards

01794 526000

01962 841758

1.

SUMMARY

The following decision is sought:

That authority be given to the Director of Social Services to invite tenders for the provision of domiciliary care services in South West Hampshire.

2.

2.1

2.2

REASONS

The proposal represents the most economically viable arrangement for the County Council and will provide continuity of service for vulnerable people and their carers.

Links to Corporate Strategy

Social care commissioning is fundamental to achieving the aims of maximising life opportunities, the focus on quality and cost contribute to improving services and the procurement strategy will assist with achieving economic prosperity.

3.

Other options concerned and rejected:

Single tender arrangements not considered appropriate due to labour market and price issues.

4.

Conflicts of interest by the decision-maker or a member or officer.

None

5.

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

None

6.

Reason for the matter being dealt with if urgent

Not applicable