Decision details

The report of the Interim Head of Social Services/Head of Adults’ Services seeking the Executive’s approval to re-tender the provision of the Supported Living (Learning Disabilities) Service on Anglesey was presented for consideration.

The Executive was advised that the recommendation involves remodelling the current service provision so that instead of different providers covering the whole of the Island, the same provider would cover a patch area with the Island being split into three patch areas as illustrated by the maps attached to the report. The rationale and reasons for a competitive tender were outlined with the view being that the re-tendering exercise will provide an opportunity to procure services that offer best value whilst also offering choice and control to the supported individuals.

Councillor G.O. Jones, Chair of the Partnership and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee reported from the Committee’s 11 July meeting which had considered the matter; the Committee having sought clarification and assurance on a number of matters including stakeholder engagement and support through the tendering process and afterwards, efficiency and value, had recommended that the current service provision for Supported Living (Learning Disabilities) be re-tendered.

The Executive discussed the proposal having regard to the points raised by Scrutiny and was assured by the Interim Director of Social Services/Head of Adults’ Services that Members would be informed on progress and/or developments throughout the process.

It was resolved to approve re-tendering the current service provision for Supported Living (Learning Disabilities).