Decision details

The Integrated Lifestyle Service (ILS) contract commenced in August 2017 and, following an agreed extension, is due to end on 7th August 2023.

As part of Public Health’s review of its core offer in 2019 and associated prioritisation of resources, it was agreed that funding for the ILS should be reduced at the start of the new contract in August 2023.      Since this decision the COVID19 pandemic and revised financial profile for Public Health has required a strategic review of priorities and associated deployment of resources.

In order to undertake this review, we are seeking approval to extend the current contract for a period of eight months to April 2024 to enable us to engage with service users and explore and evaluate all of the costs and options for the delivery of this service in the future.

24.1   The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health regarding an extension of the current Integrated Lifestyle Service (ILS) contract.

DECISIONS

24.2  The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the Modification Request Form to extend the current ILS contract for a further eight months with the existing provider, at a value of £1,377,009.

Reasons

24.3   The rationale for extending the current ILS contract, and the reasons for extending it with the existing provider are clear and represent best value for East Sussex County Council.