Previous contract has been extended until December 31st 2015.
New contract required from January 1st 2016, for two years.
There are plans to reduce usage of this transport over the course of the new contract, but those that currently use it are assessed as requiring it as part of their assessed social care needs (Care Act 2014).
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: 2. Financial;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/07/2015
Decision due: Not before 18 Nov 2015 by Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care (job-share)
First appeared on forward plan: 3 July 2015
Lead director: Strategic Director: Integrated Health and Adults Care
Department: Adults and Health
Contact: David Minahan, Strategy and Commissioning Manager, Neighbourhoods and Growth, David Minahan, Strategy and Commissioning Manager, Neighbourhoods and Growth.
Consultation process
Consultation with day service users and current users of transport as part of day services review.