RESOLVED:
1. That the procurement strategy outlined in the report for the provision of learning disability supported living services at an estimated annual cost of approximately £12.7m and at an estimated total maximum cost of approximately £89.2m for a period of three (3) years plus two two-year extensions (three + two + two) noting that this is an estimated cost based on potential maximum costs and may be subject to inflationary increases prior to the anticipated contract start in February 2027 be approved and that the contract values through the life of the contract will be subject to annual inflationary negotiations which will affect the estimated maximum contract value and that the contract value will be split across multiple contracts as detailed in the body of the report.
2. That the decision to award the gateway 2 report be delegated to the strategic director of children and adult services in consultation with the cabinet member for health and wellbeing.