80 Extension of Housing Related Support Contracts PDF 96 KB
Report of the Head of Economic Growth and Housing
Minutes:
The Cabinet considered the report of the Head of Economic Growth and Housing that sought approval from Cabinet to utilise the option to extend the commissioned Housing Related Support (homelessness) Services contracts by two years.
The Cabinet Member for Communities paid tribute to the excellent partnership working in relation to the Housing related Support (homelessness) Services contracts and referred to the reduction in homelessness throughout the Borough in recent months which reflected the excellent work being undertaken.
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Decision Made: That the Cabinet: |
(1) delegated authority to the Head of Economic Growth and Housing to extend the commissioned Housing Related Support (homelessness) Services contracts by two years.
(2) approved the contract price variation for 2-years, following the core period ending, to be funded from the Flexible Homelessness Support Grant |
Reasons for the Decision:
Sefton’s current commissioned Housing Related Support Services commenced on 1st July 2015 for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend for two x one year periods.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
The Council could decide not to extend, which would mean that the contracts would end on 30th June 2020.