Issue - decisions

That the Deputy Leader (with responsibility for Children and Education) approves:

1.      That the approximate contract value, tender results and property addresses for the leases included in this award, are outlined in Appendices 2-4 and are not for publication on the basis that they contain information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that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.      The award of a contract to Centrepoint Soho, for the provision of semi-independent living (SIL) services for young people for an initial term of three years from 1^st May 2025, with the option to extend for a further two periods of two years up to a total contract term of seven years (3+2+2), at an annual contract cost of approximately £2,656,819.

3.      The decision to extend this contract or vary it in accordance with current need be delegated to the Executive Director of People’s Services.

That the Cabinet Member for the Economy approves:

4.      The Council granting leases of four council owned properties to Centrepoint Soho for the provision of semi-independent living (SIL) services for young people.

5.      To delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place in consultation with the Director of Legal Services to negotiate and execute the leases and all necessary agreements in order to implement recommendation 4 above where the rental income exceeds the value delegated to officers in accordance with Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972.