Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Decision due: 20 January 2009 by Cabinet (on the recommendation of Councillor Dr Salter)

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

Lead director: Strategic Director for People

Department: People

Contact: Paul Francombe, Learning Disabilities Partnership Manager E mail:  paul.francombe@plymouth.gov.uk Tel: (10752) 434031  paul.francombe@plymouth.gov.uk Tel: (01752) 434031.

Making Representations: In writing by 5 January 2009 to – (1) Paul Francombe, Learning Disability Partnership Manager (2) Councillor Dr Salter (Cabinet Member)

Information to be considered by the decision makers: • The negotiation process will take place during August, September and October 2008. This process will aim to deliver a new service against the revised specification. • The existing contract is due to expire on 31st March 2009 • Pluss provides specialist services for up to 300 people with learning disabilities Sufficient time needs to be built into the process to allow for alternative arrangements for vulnerable adults, if this is required.