Decision details
Approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to permit procurement of a Housing First Service for Rough Sleepers through a Direct Award (Individual Cabinet Member Decision)
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
This decision concerns the procurement of a Housing First Service for rough sleepers funded by the Department of Levelling Up, Homes and Communities (DLUHC) under its Rough Sleeper Initiatives (RSI) Grant, and the Greater London Authority (GLA) under its Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme (RSAP).
Decision:
To approve an exemption pursuant to Contract Standing Order 84(a) of the requirement to tender a contract for a Housing First Service 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 the thirteen (13) months is £231,672 including VAT although it should be noted the Provider does not charge VAT for this service.
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 Scheme of Delegation (Part 3 - Constitution 2.2 Contracts & Procurement - waiving of Contract Standing Orders) & Contract Standing Orders
Parties Consulted: The individual Cabinet member has consulted the Leader in respect of this contract.
Contact: Laurence Coaker, Director - Housing Needs & Support Email: laurence.coaker@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 2788.
Publication date: 12/03/2024
Date of decision: 11/03/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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