Purpose

To seek approval to commence procurements for
the delivery of Supported Housing for:
1. People with Mental Health needs
2. People with a history of Offending

Decision

Approval has been given to commence
procurements for the delivery of Supported Housing for people with
Mental Health needs and for people with a history of
Offending.

Reasons for the decision

The proposed services will address challenges
relating to homelessness for people with mental health needs and
offenders across North Yorkshire, acting as a preventative service
to increase independence and reduce costs across the
system.

Alternative options considered

A. Cease the service Supported Housing is a
non-statutory service and as such consideration was given to
closing the provision at the end of the contract. This option was
discounted on the basis of the continued good outcomes the service
provides and the increased relevance of Supported Housing services
in a unitary authority where the actions of one directorate (Adult
Social Care) have very clear and direct positive impacts on another
(Housing).

B. Reprocure on an as-is basis This option would have put in place
a continuation service which would have continued to provide good
outcomes for people and control costs in other areas. However, this
approach would have ignored the opportunity created by the move to
a Unitary Authority as well as that of additional funding from
Second Homes Council Tax.