Decision details
Approval to Waive Contract Standing Orders to Permit Procurement of a Contract for the Provision of Street Outreach Housing Advice and Resettlement Services for Rough Sleepers 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 request approval to waive Contract Standing Orders to enable a direct award of a contract for the provision of Street Outreach, Housing Advice and Resettlement Services for rough sleepers.
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 the provision of Street Outreach, Housing Advice and Resettlement Services for rough sleepers to permit a direct award for a period of 13 months from 1 April 2024 to 30 April 2025, in accordance with paragraph 12 of Part 3 of the Constitution.
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 Leader has been consulted.
Contact: Saleema Nuraney, Housing Needs Service Email: saleema.nuraney@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 2076.
Publication date: 28/03/2024
Date of decision: 27/03/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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