Issue details - Direct Award of Contracts to Temporary Accommodation Provider
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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.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure is greater than £1,000000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/01/2026
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
Due to the special circumstances outlined below, and in accordance with Regulation 10 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, compliance with the requirement to provide 28 days’ notice has not been possible. The urgency of the matter has been agreed upon by the Chair of the relevant Overview and Scrutiny
and it is deemed necessary to consider this item without delay, due to the urgency to award a contract to help ensure the financial sustainability of the council.
Decision due: 2 Jan 2026 by Leader of the Council
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