Purpose

The Cabinet Member will consider the
procurement strategy for Housing First support and
Accommodation.

Decision

Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member
for Housing Services has approved the procurement strategy for
contracts for Westminster City Council’s Housing First
Services, a widely renowned homelessness intervention strategy that
prioritises providing permanent housing with high intensity
wraparound support.
 
Reasons for Decision: A new procurement
is required ahead of the expiring of the current contracts for
Housing First Services to continue to support the current cohort of
service users whilst having the flexibility to scale up to meet
emerging needs, in line with the Council’s Homelessness and
Rough Sleeping Strategy (2025-2030).