Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Adult Social Care Item 7

20 January 2006

Authority to Negotiate Single Tenders - Provision of a Domiciliary Personal Care Service in Extra Care Housing Schemes in the Eastleigh Area

Report by the Director of Social Services

(Summary of CONFIDENTIAL decision)

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

That authority be given to the Director of Adult Services to negotiate single tenders for the provision of a domiciliary care service in Extra Care Housing Schemes in the Eastleigh Area.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

This proposal will help support older people to live in their own homes for as long as possible by helping them maintain their independence.

2.2

This service supports Aim 1 of the Corporate Strategy "Maximising Life Opportunities", the partnership approach with the Primary Care Trusts and care providers assists with Aim 3 "Achieving Economic Prosperity". The ethos of the service supports Aim 4 " Building Strong and Safe Communities", working in Partnership with others to make people feel safe in their own communities. Promotion of health and well-being and the focus on quality and cost contributes to Aim 5, "Improving Services".

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

Residential, nursing care and domiciliary care provision by other service providers considered to be inappropriate in meeting the needs of tenants, as well as being a more expensive option.

4

Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or other Executive Member consulted

4.1

None

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

None

6

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

6.1

Not applicable

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor Patricia Banks