Decision details

Delivery of care and support services in a newly built supported living scheme for adults with learning disabilities. The service consists of eight self-contained flats. 

That the Deputy Leader:

1. Notes that Appendix 1 is not for publication on the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

2. Approves the award of a contract to the Preferred Bidder for the provision of care and support services for residents with learning disabilities at Emlyn Gardens supported living scheme. The initial term of the contract will be for three years commencing after the mobilisation period, with the option to extend for up to a further period of two years.

·         To provide a bespoke, community-based service that enables people to live as independently as they are able; to have real choice and control over how their needs and desired outcomes are met

·         To ensure that people with learning disabilities have good opportunities; are fully engaged in their communities; have somewhere decent to live, and receive support that promotes their health and wellbeing

·         That a holistic approach to supporting people will be delivered that is built around individuals, their strengths and potential and that considers housing alongside other priorities such as employment and friendships

·         For the Council to co-produce design and delivery of services with residents with learning disabilities, families and carers

·         To enable people to live near to their families and friends, and continue to be able to access local services and support they have previously enjoyed and benefited from

·         To enable people to feel valued by their communities and feel like they belong

·         To ensure access to leisure and social activities to reduce social isolation and improve well-being

·         To enable people to engage in meaningful activities such as paid employment, volunteering, and life-long education

·         Supporting smooth transitioning for looked after children moving to adult social care

·         Ensure a ruthlessly efficient use of financial resources by bringing eight individual care packages in different settings into one building to reduce management overheads and transactional costs

·         Stimulate the market to develop innovative solutions to providing homes within the borough for adults with learning disabilities.

·         Option 1 – Award the contract to the Preferred Bidder - Recommended

This option is recommended to ensure the provision of good quality, long-term homes for residents with learning disabilities within the borough, close to their family and their circles of support. It will also ensure that the successful provider, the Council and other partners all facilitate an Independent Living approach, providing greater choice and control for our residents.

·         Option 2 - Do Nothing - Not recommended