Decision details

To approve the retender of the direct payments support services, that actively shape the market to support quality, choice, market resilience and enabling, person-centred care.

To approve the recommendation to delegate contract award to the Director of ASC&H.

22.1   The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health regarding Direct Payments Support Service (DPSS) Provision.

DECISIONS

22.2  The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1. approve a commissioning exercise for DPSS which will ensure the new service is in place by 1 April 2024; and

2. delegate authority to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health to take all necessary actions to give effect to the implementation of the above recommendation.

Reasons

22.3   DPSS offer vital provision to support eligible individuals with their management of their Direct Payments and in turn to meet their care and support needs. As such, it is important that future DPSS promote personalised care and self-directed support and the commission will enable the development of the future model.