Decision details
Award of a contract for Single Homelessness Prevention Services
Decision Maker: Strategic Director - Community Well-being
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To seek approval to appoint a contractor to perform Single Homelessness Prevention Services.
Decision:
(1) To approve the Council entering into a call off contract with Pan London SHPS for a Single Homeless Prevention Service for a period of 4 years from November 2020 to October 2024 at an average outcome cost of £737 per client.
(2) To approve the Council entering into a Head contract with Islington Council and Bridges Fund Management (“Bridges”).
(3) To note that the Council has secured 35% funding for the service from the Life Chances Fund, up to an estimated value of £900K, for the contract term,to subsidise payments for homeless prevention and relief, and accommodation sustainment outcomes for single people.
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.
Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer Scheme of Delegation (Part 3 of Constitution) and Contract Standing Orders
Parties Consulted: The Lead Member for Housing & Welfare Reform has been consulted.
Contact: Saleema Nuraney, Housing Needs Service Email: saleema.nuraney@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 2076.
Publication date: 26/01/2021
Date of decision: 25/01/2021
Effective from: 03/02/2021
Accompanying Documents:
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