Contact: Alan Edwards 01962 847158 [email protected]
Peter Smith 02380 874464 [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

1. That authority be given to the Director of Social Services to negotiate a single tender for the provision of a day service for people with a mental health problem in South West Hampshire.

2. Reason

The commissioning of day services for people with a mental health problem is a significant part of the County Council's equal opportunities approach to achieving Aim 1 "Maximising Life Opportunities". Supporting local voluntary organisations assists with Aim 3 "Achieving Economic Prosperity" and focus on quality and cost contributes to Aim 5 "Improving Services".

3. Other Options considered and rejected:

None.

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 Patricia Banks