Decision

The Cabinet has decided to commence the procurement of an Open Framework for support services within Extra Care in Northumberland.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet approved the commencement of the procurement and delegated authority to award Open Framework places and call-off contracts.

summary: The decision involves the procurement of an Open Framework for support services within Extra Care in Northumberland.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to commence the procurement of an Open Framework for support services within Extra Care in Northumberland.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of contracts and services within the community.

affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet", "Executive Director of Adults, Aging and Wellbeing", "Cabinet Member for Adults’ Services and Health", "Suppliers"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=385

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The report is seeking permission of the Cabinet to commence commissioning and procurement of care and support contracts to operate in Extra Care Housing Schemes across the county. The report seeks delegated authority of the Executive Director for Adults, Health and Wellbeing to award contracts.

Content: RESOLVED that:-   (1)  Cabinet approve the commencement of the procurement of an Open Framework for support services which will be delivered within Extra Care in Northumberland;   (2)  authority be delegated to the Executive Director of Adults, Aging and Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adults’ Services and Health, to award Open Framework places to successful bidder(s) following a procurement exercise compliant with the Councils Finance and Contract Rules; and   (3)  authority be delegated to the Executive Director of Adults, Aging and Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adults’ Services and Health, to approve and award call-off contracts awarded to individual suppliers under the Open Framework.

Date of Decision: September 3, 2025