URL: https://cds.bromley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=11232

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content:   Report ACH26-031   The Council’s delivery of its Community Mental Health social work service was managed through a partnership arrangement with the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust with social care staff seconded to the Trust.  This report recommended the extension of the current partnership agreement with the Trust for a further two years.   The report had been scrutinised by the Adult Care and Health PDS Committee at its meeting on 16 June 2026 and the Committee supported the proposals.   RESOLVED: That:   1.  The Council be authorised to enter into a further two-year (extension) agreement with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust resulting in the continuation of their role as the lead provider of the Adult Mental Health Social Work Services including operational management.  Resulting in an estimated cost of £3.8m over the two-year extension period (up to 30 November 2028);   2.  The extension of the pooled budget provision be agreed; and, 3.  It be agreed that the power to sign this agreement rest with the Chief Officer (Director of Adults Social Services) as the agreement primarily relates to staff who would normally be directly located in the Adults Social Care Directorate.

Date of Decision: June 24, 2026