Decisions

Reason for Decision: To enable the County Council to request that the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution allows the council to submit reorganisation proposals to Government by May 2025, recognising that the area needs reorganisation to unlock devolution, in accordance with the letter from the Minister of State dated 16 December 2024. Postponing the election will enable the Council to make progress with reorganisation and devolution in parallel. The Minister of State requires that requests for postponement and clear commitment to devolution and reorganisation aims are submitted by no later than 10 January 2025.
Consultations: This action has been taken in response to a request from the Acting Leader and following a meeting she had with members of the Cabinet. The Acting Leader has also met with the Elected Mayor of Leicester City Council and the Leader of Rutland Council to discuss a response to the Minister of State’s letter of 16 December, and she has also met with the Minister of State.
Equality Implications: Due to the complexity and scope of the proposal and possible wide scale impact of the changes proposed the Council will adopt a strategic approach to conducting Equality Impact Assessments during all programme phases and stages.

Decision Maker: Decision taken by the Chief Executive (following consultation with the Acting Leader), taking action between meetings which he considers is urgent in accordance with the provisions set out in Section D, Part 3 of this Constitution.
Decision: To request the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution to postpone the County Council elections from May 2025 to May 2026 and to provide a clear commitment to devolution and reorganisation in accordance with the letter from the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution dated 16 December 2024.

The Council's contract for Occupational Health Services is due to expire on 31 March 2025. Extensions options will not be taken. Service requirements are ongoing therefore a Further Competition procedure was undertaken. The framework used was CCS RM6182 Lot 4.3 Occupational Health on a Regional Basis - Midlands and East of England. Concluding evaluation of bids received, decision has been made to award the contract to People Asset Management Limited, the highest scoring bidder.

To award the Occupational Health Services contract to People Asset Management Limited for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend up to 36 months to be taken annually. The maximum contract duration is 60 months.

The County Council's contract for Substance Misuse Testing is due to expire. Service requirements are ongoing therefore a Competitive Process was undertaken in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Concluding evaluation of bids received, a decision has been made to award the contract to Attosure Limited as the highest scoring bidder (subject to completion of the Standstill period).

To award the Substance Misuse Testing Services contract to Attosure Limited for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for a further 48 months.

The document will provide Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland guidance and good practice principles for agreeing responsibility for after-care services and funding responsibilities under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Care Act 2014. The document also clarifies responsibility for funding and providing Section 117 services.
Consultation has been carried out with Leicester City Council, Rutland Council, Leicestershire Partnership Trust, LLR Integrated Care Board, Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, Leicestershire County Council Departmental Equalities Group. A full Equality Impact Assessment was carried out to ensure the policy is fair and does not have unintended consequences which may disadvantage any protected groups.

To approve Section 117 Mental Health Act (1983) Aftercare LLR Joint Policy and Practice Guidance.