Decision details

AWC.021.2024 Harrogate Court Contract

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Place

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The City of Doncaster Council, along with other local authorities, is faced with the
challenge of an increased ageing population. Doncaster’s older population housing needs are recognised within Doncaster’s Housing Strategy Update 2020-25, which identifies that “For older people our approach will be to link new housing developments for older people with tailored care and support models, including Extra
Care Housing for older people, who would otherwise be at risk of losing their ability to live independently and having to move into a residential or nursing home.”
In 2019 Doncaster Council commissioned a Strategic Housing Needs Assessment. The Housing Needs Assessment identified that people living with a range of needs and disabilities have housing requirements, and concluded:
? Doncaster needs more supported housing.
? A broad range of supported housing services need to be available.
? The delivery of suitable homes for people with needs in owner occupation must
be facilitated, including considering people’s aspirations.
? Adaptable homes are needed, built to a high standard to promote good health
and wellbeing.
? Detailed long-term needs analysis is required.
? Land must be made available, along with capital and revenue costs.

Decision:

To Direct Award the Harrogate Court contract, on the same terms and conditions as the current contractual arrangement, for an additional 12 months.
The value of the service for the additional 12 months (from the 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025) is approximately £34,867.00.

Alternative options considered:

N/A

Publication date: 29/08/2024

Date of decision: 31/07/2024

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