Decision

RESOLVED: that Cabinet

a)     Approved the procurement of a multi-supplier framework for Temporary Accommodation supplies and services

b)     Approved a total estimated framework value of £900,000 over a period of three years with a possible one-year extension 

c)     Delegated authority to the Corporate Director Housing & Communities in consultation with the Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Housing & Communities, to undertake the procurement process and award contracts under the framework. 

REASONS RESOLVED:

a)     The proposed framework will provide a compliant and structured approach to procuring essential goods and services required to support Temporary Accommodation and meet the Council’s statutory duties under homelessness legislation. 

b)     It will ensure that properties can be brought up to a suitable standard for occupation in line with legal requirements relating to safety, cleanliness, and habitability. 

c)     It will introduce clear service standards, performance expectations, and monitoring arrangements, resulting in improved quality and consistency of delivery. 

d)     The framework will strengthen financial control by ensuring that all expenditure is managed through approved contractual arrangements with clear pricing structures and audit trails. 

e)     A multi-supplier approach will provide flexibility, increase capacity, and reduce the risk of service disruption, particularly in periods of high demand. 

f)       The proposal aligns with the Council’s wider Temporary Accommodation Improvement Plan and supports the delivery of efficient, safe, and suitable housing for vulnerable households. 

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:

Option 1: Do nothing 

Option 2: Single supplier contract 

Option 3: Multi-supplier framework (recommended)