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Background:

This report provided details of the outcome of the procurement exercise for the procurement of the Support to Live at Home Service.

The report stated that the service would provide long-term and enablement homecare and support to people in their own home and to those living in the five extra care schemes across Medway.

An Exempt Appendix provided details of the financial analysis of the submissions and the outcome of evaluation.

The Council's decision to award these contracts would be subject to observing the procurement standstill period of a minimum of 10 days in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Council would be unable to conclude the framework agreement before the end of the standstill period.

Reasons:

The procurement of the Support to Live at Home Service will deliver a Homecare and Extra Care service that will enable the following:

·         High Quality – enhanced service for Medway residents.

·         Basket of Hours – greater flexibility for the service user in the way care is planned and delivered.

·         Outcomes Focused Care – to ensure the care received meets the service users’ desired outcomes.

·         Ongoing Development - the ability to develop the service, in line with innovative approaches.

These providers have demonstrated the ability to deliver services at, or exceed, the minimum standard required. They have also demonstrated the ability to deliver services at cost effective rates within the price cap published as part of the tender exercise.