Decision details
Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit Procurement of a Rapid Assessment Hub for Rough Sleepers Funded by the Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI) Grant Through a Direct Award (Non-Key Cabinet Member Decision)
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To seek approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enaable a direct award of a contract for Rapid Assessment Hub for rough sleepers, funded by the Rough Sleepers Initiative (RSI) grant for a period of thirteen (13) months so that this service can be aligned with the current grant funding arrangement. An additional month has been added to the extension as the new alocation of RSI funding is expected in May 2025.
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Housing, Homelessness and Renters Security, having consulted with the Leader:
i) Approves an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for a Rapid Assessment Hub for rough sleepers, funded by the Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI) grant for a period of 13 months from 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2025, in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution. The value of the contract for thirteen (13) months is £497,188.25.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Individual Cabinet Member Decision
Parties Consulted: The Individual Cabinet Member has consulted the Leader in respect of this contract.
Contact: Saleema Nuraney, Housing Needs Service Email: saleema.nuraney@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 2076.
Publication date: 12/01/2024
Date of decision: 09/01/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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