Decision details

That the Committee approve the procurement of a new telecare provider to expand the scale and ambition of the service in order to increase independence and social connection for current and future adult social care users and their carers.

The Chairman introduced the report and invited the Community and Well-being Assistant Director, James Mass to join the meeting. Mr Mass presented the item and briefed the Committee about the telecare service and the benefits it delivers in helping people live independently.

In relation to a query from the Committee about safeguarding, Mr Mass stated that telecare services should be viewed as part of the solution, in combination with existing care package arrangements.

The Chairman thanked the Committee for the discussion. It was unanimously RESOLVED:

1.    That the Committee approved the procurement of a new telecare provider to expand the scale and ambition of the service in order to increase independence and social connection for current and future adult social care users and their carers.

2.    That the Committee approved the extension of the current contract with Barnet Assist, awarded in August 2014 to Barnet Assist under Teckal exemption, from 31 July 2016 to 31 March 2017. There is a clause in the current contract to allow for an extension of up to three years.