To help Local Authorities to develop a range of options, either individually or as regions/sub-regions to enable providers to discern that change has taken place and to support contracting and commissioning intentions. This will support the process of market enablement and management. The Position Statement is endeavouring to capture market intelligence, how markets are structured and the basis for intervention going forward.

Resolved –

(1)  That the Market Position Statement be noted.

(2)  That the approach taken as a means of contributing to the transformation of adult social care be supported.

(3)  That the relationship of the Market Position Statement to the Commissioning Plans be noted.

(4)  That a continuing process to review, refine and amend with better information, use of available resources and commissioning intentions, be supported.