Decision

The Executive Director of Adults and Health has decided to extend the Supported Living Framework contract until 31 July 2027.

Analysis

outcome: The Executive Director for Adults and Health has approved a two-year contract extension at an estimated total cost of approximately £150m.

summary: The decision at stake is the extension of the Supported Living Framework contract until 31 July 2027.

topline: The Executive Director of Adults and Health has decided to extend the Supported Living Framework contract until 31 July 2027.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a significant financial commitment and the provision of essential care services.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Service users", "Care providers"]

contentiousness_score: 7

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://westsussex.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2218

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Adults and Health (Alan Sinclair)

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Supported Living services are care, support and accommodation services purchased by the Council on behalf of people who have been assessed as having eligible social care needs. These services support people to live more independently through the provision of personal care and outreach support.   The council currently commissions most of these services from a framework agreement which went live in August 2021 (Key Decision; Supported Living Services Procurement AH08 (20/21) refers). The Supported Living Framework’s initial four year period will cease on 31 July 2025.  

Content: Supported Living services are care, support and accommodation services purchased by the Council on behalf of people who have been assessed as having eligible social care needs. These services support people to live more independently through the provision of personal care and outreach support.   The council currently commissions most of these services from a framework agreement which went live in August 2021 (Key Decision; Supported Living Services Procurement AH08 (20/21) refers). The Supported Living Framework’s initial four year period will cease on 31 July 2025.   The Executive Director for Adults and Health has approved a two (2) year contract extension of the Supported Living Framework until 31 July 2027 at an estimated total cost of aproximately£150m, with an option to extend by a further two (2) months.    None declared

Date of Decision: July 7, 2025