Decision details

Request for Implementation of Contract Standing Order (CSO) 10.02.1 a) variation of contract sum under £500,000 for the provision of Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Relevant Person’s (Paid) Representativ

Decision Maker: Director for Adult Social Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

That the Director of Adult Social Services approves a variation of the IMCA, DoLS RPR and IMHA contract to increase the funding for the financial year 2017/18 by £6,000, as allowed under CSO 10.21 (a).

Reasons for the decision:

The increase in funding for the IMCA, DoLS RPR and IMHA contract is requested to address the increasing demand for IMCA and DoLS RPR referrals post-Cheshire West.

Alternative options considered:

The alternative option would be to maintain existing funding levels and request that the provider operate a waiting list.

This would leave the Council open to challenge in relation to its legal obligations.


Publication date: 08/11/2017

Date of decision: 09/05/2017