Purpose

To approve the award decision for
Accommodation Based Housing Related Support Service

Decision

That a contract for the
Service, commencing on 1st September 2023 is awarded to
Tenderer A as set out in Appendix A for an initial period of 3
years, with the two extension options of 2 years each with a
maximum contract term of seven years (3+2+2 years) subject to
satisfactory performance.

Reasons for the decision

In accordance with the recommendation set out
in the Strategic Procurement Plan dated 13th December
2022 and approved by the Executive that the decision to award the
service contract is delegated to the Executive Director: People in
consultation with Executive Member for Adults, Health & Housing
and Executive Member for Children, Young People & Learning.

Alternative options considered

Do nothing: Current contractual obligations
will lapse, there would be no adequate provision to meet our
statutory duties.