Decision

The Committee RESOLVED:

1. To note the decision taken to extend homelessness supported pathway contracts by 5 months from 28 October 2024 to 31 March 2025 at a maximum value of £2,570,462.
2. To authorise the Executive Director: Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair of the Homes and Housing Delivery Policy Committee, to take all steps required to procure and award the contracts necessary for the implementation of the Homelessness Pathways Commissioning Plan, for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, in-line with the procurement routes and maximum total budget envelope of £30,846,870 (subject to any annual uplift agreed that will be based on CPI and an appropriate housing index) as outlined in the report.
3. To authorise the Executive Director: Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair of the Homes and Housing Delivery Policy Committee, to invoke any subsequent extensions or variations specifically defined in the contracts being awarded, up to the maximum budget envelope (subject to any annual uplift agreed that will be based on CPI and an appropriate housing index) outlined in the report.