Decision

The Executive Director Adults, Health and Integration has decided to approve a Direct Award to existing Care at Home providers for up to two years to ensure continuity of care and enable transition to a redesigned service model.

Analysis

outcome: The outcome of the decision was to approve the Direct Award to ensure continuity of care and enable transition to a redesigned service model.

summary: The decision involves approving a Direct Award to existing Care at Home providers for up to two years with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

topline: The Executive Director Adults, Health and Integration has decided to approve a Direct Award to existing Care at Home providers for up to two years to ensure continuity of care and enable transition to a redesigned service model.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves existing providers and potential changes to the service model, which could impact stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Care at Home providers", "Service users", "Local community"]

contentiousness_score: 6

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

URL: https://moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ecminutes/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3766

Decision Maker: Executive Director Adults, Health and Integration

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: Approve a Direct Award to the existing 30 Care at Home Framework Providers for a period of up to two years from 1 December 2026, with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months, to ensure continuity of care and enable transition to a redesigned service model.

Date of Decision: July 23, 2026