Recommendation(s)

THAT:

(a) a redesigned model of home care as set out within the Vision and Delivery

Document in appendix one is adopted;

(b) procurement of approved providers be undertaken with a recommended

hourly rate as set out within the legal and financial implications sections;

(c) approval of the detailed service specification for the redesigned service and

the final decision to approve acceptance of providers meeting the qualification

criteria onto the framework in each zone, be delegated to the director for

adults and wellbeing for the total contract period of five years;

(d) the director for adults and wellbeing be authorised to extend the existing

contractual arrangements, if required and within existing budgetary provision

for up to a 9 month period, until 31 March 2018.