Cabinet are asked to approve the recommendations of this report

DECISION

1.    To approve the remodelling of the hostel provision.

2.    To agree the reconfiguring of the hostel provision to enable implementation of the new model.

3.    Subject to legal and procurement approval to:

a.    Exempt Providence Row Housing Association (PRHA) for up to 3 years and the Salvation Army for up to 5 years ( 3 + 1 + 1 year contract) from any tendering exercise relating to the improved and / or reconfigured provision at Edward Gibbons House, Hopetown Hostel and Riverside House in recognition of the significant capital investment to improve the quality and design of the existing buildings.

b.    Vary the existing contracts at Hopetown and Booth House should it be necessary to provide continuity of support whilst the reconfiguration programme is being implemented.

c.    Commence the procurement programme to achieve the recommendations as set out above.

Action by:

DIRECTOR, ADULTS’ SERVICES (D. RADLEY)

(Interim Service Head, Commissioning and Health (K. Sugars)