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Decision details

Re-procurement of the Carers Break Service

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek approval to re-procure the Carers Short Break Service.

Decision:

The following decision was taken by the Assistant Director Adult Social Care. This decision was sub-delegated by the Corporate Director Health and Adult Services as outlined in the Scheme of Sub-Delegation.

Approval was given to conduct an open procurement of a Carers Break Service in 4 lots under the Light Touch Regime, with a contract period of 7 years in total (3+2+2) commencing 1 October 2023. The aim of the service is to support and sustain carers in their caring role and promote their health and wellbeing by providing a break from caring.

Reasons for the decision:

This is a re-procurement of an existing provision. The Carers break service has been established since the mid 1990’s and is a key strategic prevention service offered to carers within North Yorkshire. The current service provision is designed as an open access volunteer led carer ‘sitting’ service. It is clear from feedback that carers see ‘Carers Break Services’ as a valuable service for them to continue caring and contributes to well-being.

Alternative options considered:

Consideration has been given for this provision to be delivered in house and rejected. Other potential procurement procedures were considered and also rejected.

Publication date: 18/04/2023

Date of decision: 14/04/2023

Effective from: 25/04/2023

Accompanying Documents:

  • Re-procurement of the Carers Break Service