Decision details

The Cabinet Member considered a report on a block of flats one of which in the Banbury Cross development would support Oxfordshire’s local offer to support people with a learning disability and/or autism with social, psychological and behavioural challenges and who are most at risk of admission under the Mental Health Act. The second block of flats will offer support needed for people with a learning disability for general support needs, who need a self-contained space and their own front door.

The Council is required to commission the supported living contract which will provide support to people living in Banbury Cross to whom the Council owes a duty under the Care Act 2014 and / or under Section 117 MHA 1983.

The Council will commission the supported living contract by tender using the existing Live Well Supported Services Framework (Lot 2) to procure a 10-year supported living contract. The new contract will start in January 2027.

Resolved to :

a)    Agree to tender a supported living contract via a mini competition through the Live Well Supported Services Framework Lot 2 to deliver support at 14 flats at the Banbury Cross development.

b)    To delegate authority to the Director of Adult Social Services to enter such contract following the completion of the procurement process to award the contract.