Purpose

This report is seeking the approval of the Leader
to the Direct Award of a contract to a
selected Temporary Accommodation provider. This action is necessary
to help address an anticipated in-year overspend of £4.8
million on nightly paid Temporary Accommodation
whilst maintaining continuity of service for Brighton
& Hove residents experiencing homelessness.
 

Content

1)   
That the Leader of the
Council agrees to award a contract to Base One for the provision of
Temporary Accommodation on the terms as set out in this
report.
 

2)   
That the Leader of the
Council delegates authority to Corporate Director – Homes
& Adult Social Care to finalise contract terms and enter into
the contract with Base One together with all ancillary legal
documentation.

Reasons for the decision

For the reasons set out in the report.