Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I kindly request information regarding your council’s procurement methods and current preferred routes to market specifically for community-based social care services. I am interested in understanding the procurement frameworks, agreements, or systems used by the council across the following areas:

1. Adult Community Social Care
• Please provide details on the procurement routes utilized, such as Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), Framework Agreements, Spot Purchase Agreements, HealthTrust Europe (HTE), or any other specified frameworks.
We have a framework agreement in place for home care and supported living. Other services are purchased via spot or block contracts. All contracts are published on our contracts register available on our website.

2. Mental Health and Well-being Services in the Community
• What are the procurement routes available for securing community-based mental health support services?
Lots 6, 7 and 8 of our framework cover community support (CQC registered and non-registered) and complex care

3. Community Supported Living and Housing Support
• Please indicate if the council uses frameworks, DPS, Spot Purchases, or any collaborative procurement partnerships, and how these are managed specifically for community supported living and housing support.
As per question 1

4. Community-Based Personal Care and Reablement Services
• Could you specify the preferred procurement methods for personal care and reablement services offered within community settings?
As per question 1 for Home Care. Reablement is delivered by Optalis, our LATCo

5. Learning Disabilities and Autism Support in the Community For community-based services relating to learning disabilities and autism support, please provide information on the procurement routes, including any specialist frameworks.
Lots 6, 7 and 8 of our framework cover community support (CQC registered and non-registered) and complex care

Additionally, for each community-based service area, please provide:
• The current and planned future procurement routes.
The current framework expires Oct-25 with 1 year extension available. The next framework will be advertised on procontact, available via our website
• The criteria or process by which new suppliers can register or apply to be considered under each procurement route.
Providers are advised to register on Wokingham’s Pro Contract portal, where all Wokingham contracts and tender events are advertised. This portal is accessible at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Providers will only be able to apply if they meet the eligibility criteria which will be outlined in the advert.
• Any anticipated changes to the procurement routes or frameworks for these community services in the next 12 months.
None