Approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to permit procurement of a Housing First Service for Rough Sleepers through a Direct Award (Individual Cabinet Member Decision)
March 11, 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
Cabinet Member for Housing approved an exemption to Contract Standing Orders to permit direct award procurement of a Housing First Service for rough sleepers. The decision, made on 11/03/2024, approves a 13-month contract from 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2025 with a value of £231,672.
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Purpose
This decision concerns the procurement of a Housing First Service for rough sleepers funded by the Department of Levelling Up, Homes and Communities (DLUHC) under its Rough Sleeper Initiatives (RSI) Grant, and the Greater London Authority (GLA) under its Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme (RSAP).
Decision
To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for a Housing First Service for a period of 13 months from 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2025, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution. The value of the contract for the thirteen (13) months is £231,672 including VAT although it should be noted the Provider does not charge VAT for this service.
Reasons for the decision
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 11 Mar 2024 |