The current Direct Payment support services contract ends 31 March 2024. Lead Member is therefore asked to approve the re-commissioning of the Direct Payment Support Services to commence 01 April 2024. The new contracts will be for 5 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months. The Direct Payment Support Service will deliver early advice, recruitment & employment, plus core support. There will also be an approved list of payroll providers offering choice and flexibility for clients using Direct Payments.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/04/2023
Decision due: 15 May 2023 by Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Lead member: Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Lead director: Director of Adult Social Care and Health
Department: Adult Social Care and Health
Contact: Sam Tearle, Head of Strategic Commissioning (Housing and Support Solutions) 01273 336512 Email: sam.tearle@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01273 336512.