Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Decision due: Before 29 August 2008 by Cabinet Member for Adult Health and Social Care (Councillor Dr Salter)

Lead member: Councillor Dr David Salter david.salter@plymouth.gov.uk

Lead director: Strategic Director for People

Department: People

Contact: Claire Hodgkins, Supporting People Project Manager E mail:  claire.hodgkins@plymouth.gov.uk Tel: (01752) 307583  claire.hodgkins@plymouth.gov.uk Tel: 01752 307074.

Making Representations: In writing by 25 July 2008 - 1. Claire Hodgkins, Supporting People Lead Officer; 2. Councillor Dr Salter (Cabinet Member)

Information to be considered by the decision makers: Contract award for five years and three months Opportunities to develop more flexible and innovative approaches to supporting older people based on assessed need through re-negotiation of existing contracts Opportunities to develop effective partnership working and joint commissioning Ongoing development within the older persons sector