Issue - meetings

Background:

This report sought permission to commence the retendering of a Homecare service in Medway.

It was noted that the current contract for the provision of homecare services was due to end on 31 March 2012 and that this was a key service for Medway’s residents in terms of the Council’s priority for adults maintaining their independence and living healthy lives.

The report considered the options available and recommended procurement via a formal tender process in line with EU Procurement Regulations. An exempt appendix set out details of the detailed finance and whole life costings.

It was noted that the Strategic Procurement Board had considered and recommended this Gateway 1 report to Cabinet on 3 August 2011.

A diversity impact assessment was attached to the report. This indicated that a full diversity impact assessment was not required.

Reasons:

This method of procurement will provide the opportunity to deliver much improved services. These services will be supported by a robust objective to improve service excellence that ensures more local people have services that meet their needs and aspirations.