Decision details
Authority to vary the contract for the Single Homeless Person Service (SHPS) to include a Refugee Service
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To request authority to vary the contract for the Single Homeless Person Service (SHPS) to include a 2-year Refugee Service.
Decision:
That the Cabinet Member for Housing, having consulted the Leader:
i) Approves the variation of the contract for Single Homeless Prevention Service with Pan London Single Homeless Prevention Service as set out in paragraph 3.2.2 of the accompanying report, adding additional support to meet the needs of single newly granted refugees, granted immigration status in the UK through the Streamlined Asylum Process (SAP).
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: Individual Cabinet Member Decision
Parties Consulted: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Leader have been consulted in relation to this variation.
Contact: Saleema Nuraney, Housing Needs Service Email: saleema.nuraney@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 2076.
Publication date: 19/03/2026
Date of decision: 19/03/2026
Date comes into force if not called in: 27/03/2026
Call-in deadline date: 26/03/2026
Current call-in Count: 0
Accompanying Documents:
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