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This report has one appendix which contains information exempt within the meaning of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 and are not for publication. The appendix has therefore been circulated to Cabinet Members only.

Any discussions on the contents of an exempt appendix will require Cabinet to pass the proposed resolution identified at the end of the agenda to exclude members of the public and the press from the proceedings for that discussion.

Councillor Lisa Homan informed that the procurement strategy for eight existing service contracts for rough sleepers and people with a history of homelessness was approved by Cabinet in February 2020. However, it did not get implemented due to the impact of the pandemic. The revised procurement strategy proposed to procure three new contracts for rough sleepers to replace existing contracts.

Councillor Sue Fennimore stated that this strategy gave an opportunity to build on the excellent work being done by the Council to end rough sleepers in the Borough and to support vulnerable people with a better and more cohesive service.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY BY CABINET:

1.     Appendix 2 is not for publication on the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that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).

2.     That the Business Case & Procurement Strategy for the procurement of three new Rough Sleeping Services contracts as set out in Appendix 1 attached is approved.