Issue details

Direct Award of Contracts for Adult Social Care

 

 

To approve arrangements for the transfer of adult social care contracts from Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust to the Council, ensuring continuity of care for residents and stability for service providers.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Partnership involving transfer of Council services or element of risk transfer;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/10/2026

Decision due: 15 Dec 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services, Public Health and Inequalities

Lead director: Director of Adult and Community Services

Contact: Emma Crowther Email: Emma.Crowther@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Engagement with commissioned providers via face to face forums, newsletters and formal letters.

Consultees

Commissioned providers of Adult Social Care services.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: To ensure that suitable contractual arrangements for care and support are in place as part of the transfer of Adult Social Care back to the Council.

If you want to make representations contact:: Emma Crowther, Divisional Director, Adult Social Care Adult Social Care Commissioning Team, Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, 01803 201201, emma.crowther@torbay.gov.uk Tracey Field, Head of Commercial Services, Commercial Services, Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, 01803 201201, tracey.field@torbay.gov.uk

 

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