Issue - decisions

28.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health.

DECISIONS

28.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Agree to commence the recommissioning of the adult community drug and alcohol treatment service in East Sussex; and

2) Delegate authority to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health to agree the award of a contract to the successful bidder, to authorise the Council entering into the contract and to take any other actions necessary to ensure continuity of provision of the adult community drug and alcohol service.

REASONS

28.3     In order to ensure a service is designed, commissioned and implemented that meets the needs of East Sussex residents who use drugs and alcohol and gives best value for money, a recommissioning process needs to be undertaken.

28.4     Delegation to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health to approve the award of the contract to, and to authorise the Council entering into the contract with, the successful bidder and to take any other actions necessary will ensure continuity of provision of the adult community drug and alcohol service.