RESOLVED:

A. That Cabinet approves the commissioning of Future Homecare Arrangements for a term of five (5) years without the option to extend.

B. That Cabinet approves the inclusion in the terms and conditions of the contract a requirement to pay London Living Wage for all staff engaged in delivering services under the contract.

C. That Cabinet delegates authority to the Executive Director for Adult Social Care, Integrated Care and Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Care and Health, the award of contracts to the successful bidders at the conclusion of the tender process.

D. That Cabinet notes the Fair Cost of Care Annex B: Merton domiciliary care report and Annex C Market Sustainability Plan which are being published on the Council’s website and will be submitted to the Department of Health and Social Care by the 31 March 2023 in order to comply with the Government’s requirements.