The Cabinet Member is asked to:
a) give authority to proceed with the commissioning of Short Term Beds in the Independent Sector
b) grant delegated authority to the Interim Corporate Director – Families and Social Care (or other nominated officer) to approve the contract award.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Implemented
Decision due: Not before 9th Aug 2011 by Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health
Department: Social Care, Health & Wellbeing
Contact: Email: anne.tidmarsh@kent.gov.uk Tel: 01227 598833.
Consultation process
N/a
Consultees
Informing Only
N/A
Who is it necessary to consult?
N/A
Has the matter already been discussed by a Policy, Overview and Scrutiny Committee?:
No
Is the matter referred to in your Business Plan or Medium Term Capital Programme?
No
Closing date for consultation/receiving comments:
N/A
Financial implications: Anne Tidmarsh, Director of Older People and Physical Disability (OPPD) Jo Empson, Contracts Manager, Strategic Commissioning, 0300 333 5354 / 07917 246538 Email joanne.empson@kent.gov.uk
Legal implications: 11/01699
Equalities implications: Contract value in excess of £1m funded through DH Health Monies for Social Care Outcomes Re-ablement Grant.