Contact: Derek Oliver 01962 847294 [email protected]

Alan Edwards 01962 847158 [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions is sought:

That authority be given to the Director of Social Services to negotiate a single
tender for the provision of a residential service for people with a learning
disability.

2. Reason

This proposal will give security both to vulnerable adults with a learning disability and the home who established the service for the specific purpose of providing for their needs.

This decision supports Aim 1 of the Corporate Strategy `Maximising Life Opportunities'. The partnership approach with care providers assists with Aim 3 `Achieving Economic Prosperity' and the focus on quality and cost contributes to Aim 5 `Improving Services'.

3. Other Options considered and rejected:

Tendering not considered because of the particular circumstances surrounding the service.

4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive member consulted -

None

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee -

None

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent -

Not applicable

Approved by: Date:

Councillor Felicity Hindson