Decision details

Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion, the Executive resolved to:

1. Award the following contracts for care and support commencing on 01/04/2025 for a period of 5 years, with options to extend for up to a further 2 years. 

• Lot 1 (East & South) 

• Lot 2 (West) 

• Lot 3 (North) 

2. Equalise the charge for the core support in all schemes at a rate of £29.27 from 01/04/2025, removing the rate of £59.04 that is currently being paid by residents of those schemes where housing related support is currently commissioned from care providers, but will be directly provided by social landlords under the new model. 

3. Initiate a consultation with ECH residents on a proposal to review the charges paid by the residents of ECH schemes annually as part of the annual Adult Social Care fees and charges process.