Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health.

Decision

(1)  That option three proceed for the development of care technology in Dorset.

(2)  That the procurement be approved of:

a.  Assistive Technology service – assessment, installation and monitoring of equipment;

b.  Careline provider and responder service; and

c.   Development partner.

(3)  That the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health and Executive Director for People – Adults be delegated authority to award the contract to the successful bidder once the tender evaluation has been concluded.

(4)  That authority also be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health and Executive Director for People – Adults, in consultation with the Executive Director for Corporate Development (S151), to increase the available budget, subject to the compliance with procurement regulations, where clear evidence of savings and/or cost avoidance is provided.

Reason for decision: Commissioning services that increase wellbeing will enable the reduction and delay of more costly health and care interventions and maintain people’s independence for longer.  The procurement of a standalone assistive technology service will support the delivery of cost savings and avoidance and support the overall financial position of the Council.

The Cabinet considered a report by the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health regarding an options appraisal for Assistive Technology developed to drive the uptake within the Dorset Council area.  She explained that Assistive Technology, supported by a therapy-led social care approach, was considered to be an essential component of the Council’s commitment to develop an Independent Living Pathway for the people of Dorset and provided an exciting opportunity for the transformation of services to achieve this.

Decisions

1.       That option 3, as set out in the report, proceed for the development of care technology in Dorset.

2.       That the procurement be approved of:

a.  Assistive Technology service – assessment, installation and monitoring of equipment;

b.  Careline provider and responder service; and

c.   Development partner.

3.       That the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health and Executive Director for People – Adults be delegated authority to award the contract to the successful bidder once the tender evaluation has been concluded.

4.       That authority also be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health and Executive Director for People – Adults, in consultation with the Executive Director for Corporate Development (S151), to increase the available budget, subject to the compliance with procurement regulations, where clear evidence of savings and/or cost avoidance is provided.

Reason for Decisions

Commissioning services that increase wellbeing will enable the reduction and delay of more costly health and care interventions and maintain people’s independence for longer.  The procurement of a standalone Assistive Technology service will support the delivery of cost savings and avoidance and support the overall financial position of the Council.