Initial equality impact assessment screening form This form records an equality screening process to determine the relevance of equality to a proposal, and a decision whether or not a full EIA would be appropriate or proportionate.
Directorate	HAS
Service area	Service Development
Proposal being screened	Live In Care Procurement
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Helen Tuckett
What are you proposing to do?	Establish a Live-In Care Framework of NYC Approved providers
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	Live in Care Services are currently purchased via the Local Authority’s Home-Based Support Approved Provider List (HSB APL). These contracting arrangements are not fit for purpose due to the following issues: · Specification within the HBS APL is limited with an unclear definition of LIC. · APL hourly costings vary considerably. Many providers submitted high generic hourly rates meaning the Authority pays more than needed for some packages. · APL rates are based on the traditional home care model of urban, rural and super rural including travel costs which would not be relevant for this service. Meaning the Authority pays more for some packages. · Where examples of poor practice have been identified, there is limited ability to challenge due to the limitations of the current service specification. Legal and Procurement advice has determined that changing the current HBS APL documentation would present a fundamental change to the way the APL currently operates and therefore we are unable to undertake a variation to contract due to risk of challenge in accordance with Procurement regulations. It has been determined that the only option would be to reprocure Live in Care Services and the most suitable contracting route would be a Framework Agreement with a small number of high quality, established Live in Care Providers who are able to deliver the service to the desired specification within the agreed pricing model.
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	No anticipated removal of resources. The proposal is seeking to ensure equitable resources are available that are clearly specified and at an appropriate price.
Impact on people with any of the following protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, or NYC’s additional agreed characteristics As part of this assessment, please consider the following questions: · To what extent is this service used by particular groups of people with protected characteristics? · Does the proposal relate to functions that previous consultation has identified as important? · Do different groups have different needs or experiences in the area the proposal relates to? If for any characteristic it is considered that there is likely to be an adverse impact or you have ticked ‘Don’t know/no info available’, then a full EIA should be carried out where this is proportionate. You are advised to speak to your directorate representative for advice if you are in any doubt.
Protected characteristic		Potential for adverse impact				Don’t know/No info available
		Yes		No
Age				X
Disability				X
Sex				X
Race				X
Sexual orientation				X
Gender reassignment				X
Religion or belief				X
Pregnancy or maternity				X
Marriage or civil partnership				X
People in rural areas				X
People on a low income				X
Carer (unpaid family or friend)				X
Are from the Armed Forces Community				X
Does the proposal relate to an area where there are known inequalities/probable impacts (for example, disabled people’s access to public transport)? Please give details.		There are no known inequalities or negative impacts related to procurement of a framework agreement for Live in Care Services (the proposal). The proposal seeks to equitably benefit people in North Yorkshire where a Live in Care Service is determined to meet a person’s care and support needs.
Will the proposal have a significant effect on how other organisations operate? (for example, partners, funding criteria, etc.). Do any of these organisations support people with protected characteristics? Please explain why you have reached this conclusion.		There will be no significant affect on how organisations operate. Whilst Live in Care Providers have been able to apply to the Approved Provider List, this opportunity will be available for all organisations to apply. Whilst the Live in Care Providers on the APL may support people with protected characteristics, any existing arrangements will be maintained under the current terms of the Approved Provider List, therefore there will be no impact to those people.
Decision (Please tick one option)		EIA not relevant or proportionate:	ü		Continue to full EIA:		X
Reason for decision		People will not see a change in how their care and support is commissioned because of this proposal.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)
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