Decision details

Seek approval to procure support for a Supported Housing Scheme for young peole aged 18-25 who have experienced multiple disadvantage. This is dependent on agreement from Dept of Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) for proposed specification and exact cost of support. Funding was granted last Oct but planning permission not granted for proposed property. New proposal now being considered by DLUHC and time critical.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

Officers noted that the target was to have the scheme up and running by April 2025.

Following a question from the Chair regarding the slight delay to the scheme, officers confirmed that this was due to changing providers.

Officers noted that the effectiveness of the scheme would be reviewed.

The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)     Agree the commissioning and procurement of the Supported Accommodation Service for Young People aged 18-25 at Risk of Homelessness service and to Award a Contract using a grant awarded by the Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC).

b)     Delegate authority to the Director for Children’s Services, in consultation with the Head of Procurement and Contract Management, to award a Contract with a value of up to £400,000 per annum for the support element of a Supported Accommodation Service for Young People aged 18-25 at Risk of Homelessness service for a term of 3 years following a successful procurement process.