Decision - Direct Award of Contracts to Temporary Accommodation Provider

This report is seeking the approval of the Leader to the Direct Award of a contract to a selected Temporary Accommodation provider. This action is necessary to help address an anticipated in-year overspend of £4.8 million on nightly paid Temporary Accommodation whilst maintaining continuity of service for Brighton & Hove residents experiencing homelessness.

1)    That the Leader of the Council agrees to award a contract to Base One for the provision of Temporary Accommodation on the terms as set out in this report.

2)    That the Leader of the Council delegates authority to Corporate Director – Homes & Adult Social Care to finalise contract terms and enter into the contract with Base One together with all ancillary legal documentation.

For the reasons set out in the report.

None.