Decision

The Leader of the Council has decided to approve recommendations for the future commissioning options of the community equipment service in London Borough of Ealing.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved to ensure service continuity and discharge the Council's statutory duties under various acts.

summary: The future commissioning options for the community equipment service in London Borough of Ealing are being considered due to the current provider ceasing trading in July 2025.

topline: The Leader of the Council has decided to approve recommendations for the future commissioning options of the community equipment service in London Borough of Ealing.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the provision of essential services for vulnerable individuals and may impact the quality of care they receive.

affected_stakeholders: ["London Borough of Ealing", "NHS North West London Integrated Care Board", "Vulnerable individuals receiving community equipment services"]

contentiousness_score: 5

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

URL: https://ealing.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=905

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This report provides an overview of the current community equipment service which is commissioned by London Borough of Ealing as the lead authority on behalf of NHS North West London Integrated Care Board. The report sets out the future commissioning options as the current provider will cease trading in July 2025 and also seeks approval on the recommended approach to ensure service continuity and to discharge the Council’s statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, and Children Act 1989.  

Content: This report provides an overview of the current community equipment service which is commissioned by London Borough of Ealing as the lead authority on behalf of NHS North West London Integrated Care Board. The report sets out the future commissioning options as the current provider will cease trading in July 2025 and also seeks approval on the recommended approach to ensure service continuity and to discharge the Council’s statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, and Children Act 1989.  

Date of Decision: July 30, 2025