Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit Procurement of a Contract for the Provision of Street Outreach Housing Advice and Resettlement Services for Rough Sleepers through a Direct Award (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision)
March 27, 2024 Cabinet Member for Housing (Cabinet member) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security approved an exemption to Contract Standing Orders on 27/03/2024. This allows for a direct award of a contract for Street Outreach, Housing Advice and Resettlement Services for rough sleepers for 13 months. The decision includes a direct award to St Mungo's Community Housing Association.
Full council record
Purpose
To request approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for the provision of Street Outreach, Housing Advice and Resettlement Services for rough sleepers.
Decision
That the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84 (a) of the requirement to tender a contract for the provision of Street Outreach, Housing Advice and Resettlement Services for rough sleepers to permit a direct award for a period of 13 months from 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2025, in accordance with paragraph 12 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
Reasons for the decision
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 27 Mar 2024 |