AWC 013 2026 - Contract Variation with Changing Lives

September 16, 2026 Service Director of Adult Social Care (Officer) Approved View on council website

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Summary

Service Director of Adult Social Care decided to approve a contract variation with Changing Lives on 16/09/2026. This variation continues 24/7 on-site services at Open House Plus homeless hostel for nine months. The decision allows for the site to be repurposed as a permanent day provision location with up to twelve emergency beds.

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Purpose

See attached ODR for details

Decision

To establish a contract variation with Changing Lives (The Cyrenians Ltd trading as Changing Lives) relating to Doncaster Homelessness Service for the continuation of 24/7 on-site services at Open House Plus homeless hostel for a period of 9 months from 10th September 2026.

Alternative options considered

Do nothing - rejected as the current contract with Changing Lives does not allow for the continuation of Open House Plus beyond year 2 of the contract.

Supporting Documents

AWC.013.2026 Contract Variation with Changing Lives_Redacted 002.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date16 Sep 2026