Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve proposals relating to the procurement of a new contract for the provision of private sector properties for use as either temporary accommodation or Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) for homeless households or those imminently threatened with homelessness.

The Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Approve the proposals to procure a new contract for the provision of private sector properties for use as either temporary accommodation (Private Sector Licensed) or Assured Shorthold Tenancy for homeless households or those imminently threatened with homelessness, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report;

(ii)  Waive the necessary requirements, in accordance with the Council’s Contract Rules, in order to extend the current contracts for the provision of Private Sector Licensed properties with the 19 contractors up to a maximum of five months or the commencement of a new contract, whichever was the sooner; and

(iii)  Delegate authority to the Director of Community Solutions, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Social Housing, the Chief Operating Officer and the Director of Law and Governance, to conduct the procurement and enter into the contract and all other necessary or ancillary agreements with the successful bidder(s) in accordance with the strategy set out in the report.