Agenda item

(a) That the draft commissioning strategy and priorities be approved

(b) That identified services be commissioned in line with procurement requirements and guidelines over the next two years

(c) That existing funding and contractual arrangements be extended where required to ensure continuity of service during the re-commissioning period

 (d) That officers proceed with developing the detailed work programme to implement the strategy including formal consultation with users of services

The Cabinet considered a report seeking approval for a new Commissioning Strategy for Adult Social Care Services setting out the priorities for the next two years.  The Strategy would support the delivery of the “Putting Me First” programme and reflected changing needs for social care support.  Implementation of the Strategy would also ensure best use was made of limited resources to deliver agreed priorities and improve the outcome for services users. 

The Cabinet was asked to approve the identified priorities for commissioning, to commission identified services over the next two years in line with procurement requirements and guidelines and extension of the existing funding arrangements for services to ensure continuity service during the recommissioning programme period where required.

The Assistant Director, Personalisation, Commissioning and Partnership made a presentation to the Cabinet on the details of the Strategy.

Commissioners welcomed the work that had been undertaken on the Strategy and endorsed as it reflected good practice and provided the Authority with a long term strategy for the next five years which also would address the financial issues that the Authority would be facing.

Resolved -

(a)  That the draft Commissioning Strategy and priorities be approved.

(b)  That identified services be commissioned in line with procurement requirements and guidelines over the next two years.

(c)  That existing funding and contractual arrangements be extended where required to ensure continuity of service during the re-commissioning period.

(d)  That officers proceed with developing the detailed work programme to implement the strategy including formal consultation with users of services.