Issue - meetings

The Committee resolved :-

(i)            to note the content of the report and the work that is being done to support service provider sustainability in the social care sector; and

(ii)          to acknowledge and record appreciation of the efforts being applied within the Procurement Teams to maintain operational capability during the challenging pandemic period.

The Committee had before it the report from the Chief Finance Officer, ACHSCP which presented an update on the risks relating to the sustainability of social care service providers linked to Covid19 and the processes in place to mitigate such risks.

Members heard from the Strategic Procurement Manager (Social Care) who introduced the report and provided an overview.

Members were advised that no service provider had ceased trading during the pandemic and assured members that all learning was being absorbed and implemented where possible in respect of service provision.

The report recommended :-

that the Committee note the content of this report and the work that is being done to support service provider sustainability in the social care sector

The Committee resolved :-

(i)            to approve the recommendation; and

(ii)          to acknowledge and record appreciation of the efforts being applied within the Procurement Teams to maintain operational capability during the challenging pandemic period.