Decision details

Semi-independent living accommodation (SIL) for children looked after, care leavers and young people experiencing homelessness - procurement strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Recommission of SIL support contract. Leases for Council owned buildings will be included and the remaining accommodation will be provider by the supplier.

Decision:

That Cabinet:

 

  1. Notes that the approximate contract value is outlined in Appendix 2 and is not for publication on the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

 

  1. Approves the procurement strategy to run a competitive procurement exercise for the provision of in-borough semi-independent living (SIL) accommodation for young people for up to seven years from May 2025. This includes relevant leases and Housing Management Agreements.

 

  1. Delegates any minor adjustments that may be required as result of the procurement taking place when the Procurement Act 2024 comes into force on 28th October 2024 to the Strategic Director of People.

 

 

Report author: Sophie Veitch

Publication date: 10/09/2024

Date of decision: 09/09/2024

Decided at meeting: 09/09/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 14/09/2024

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