Purpose

The Cabinet will be asked to
approve the continued use of temporary accommodation from Housing
Britain, who did not tender for the last temporary accommodation
contract, to enable the Council to cease using these properties in
a planned way up to March 2027, mitigating financial and customer
impacts. 

Content

Cabinet resolved to:
 
(i)  Approve the waiver
of tendering requirements under the provisions of Contract Rules
35.5(c) and 35.8 and agree that the Council continues with the
previously agreed contractual arrangements with Housing Britain for
the use of existing temporary housing stock until March 2027;
and
 
(ii)  Authorise the
Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and
Communities, in consultation with the Head of
Legal, to enter into the contract and all
other necessary or ancillary agreements on behalf of
the Council.