Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Adult Social Care Item 6

28 July 2006

Authority to Negotiate a Single Tender-Provision of Domiciliary Care Services in the Eastleigh Area

Report by the Director of Adult Services

(Summary of EXEMPT DECISION)

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

1.2

That authority be given to negotiate single tenders for the provision of domiciliary care services in the Eastleigh Area.

1.3

This report is not for publication as it contains except information within Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, being information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). Further it is considered that, in all the circumstances, the public interest in maintaining this exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information. While there may be a public interest in disclosing this information, namely financial transparency in the County Council's affairs, it is felt that on balance this is outweighed by other factors in favour of maintaining the exception, namely the contract is subject to confidential third party financial and other negotiations and to reveal details of those negotiations would adversely affect the County Council's negotiating position relating to this contract.

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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 care providers assists with Aim 3 "Achieving Economic Prosperity". The ethos of the service supports Aim 4 "Building Strong and Safe Communities" by 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

Provision by other service providers considered to be 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