Decision

RESOLVED:

Mayor and Cabinet

(1) DPS software procurement (framework route)

•         Approved the use of the single-supplier YPO 1231 Commissioning Solutions 2 Framework to award a contract to Access Adam Housing (The Access Group) for the provision of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) software solution, for a term of three years, at a total cost of £259,270.

(2) Temporary accommodation – leasing and associated arrangements

•         Approved the securing of temporary accommodation so the Council can discharge its statutory homelessness duties, through:

• entering into leases and other property agreements with landlords and accommodation providers; and

• entering into such related arrangements as may be necessary to secure and manage that accommodation.

Such accommodation may be sourced via the DPS referred to above or through other appropriate arrangements, at an estimated cost of £45 million per annum (being an estimated £135 million over three years).

(3) Delegation

•         Delegated authority to the Executive Director for Housing to:

• negotiate and enter into leases and other agreements with landlords and accommodation providers within the approved financial envelope; and

• agree and execute all necessary contractual and ancillary documentation to give effect to the above recommendations.