FOI Ref: 0046FOI2021

29^th July 2020

Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Request for Information

We are pleased to respond to your request for information and our response is set out below:

Request/ Response

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information: 

• How many packages of live-in care do you commission each year?

For financial year 19-20 we only had one package of care with an aspect of live in care. 

• How many of these packages do you consider to be for standard care needs and how many are more complex?

Complex

• How many providers do you currently purchase live-in care packages from?

One, the care package has subsequently transferred to a new provider with no live in care provision.

• What are the price points of your live-in care packages?  

The 24/7 rate was circa £150 per day 

• How do you procure these packages i.e. spot purchase, framework etc?

Spot purchased

• If via a framework or other formal contract arrangement, is this currently open for new providers to join?

Not applicable