Issue - meetings

This report sought approval from the Cabinet Member for a second variation of the existing contract values, for the current provision of the Hotelier Framework for Lime Tree Care Services Ltd to the Council, for the remaining contract term, to April 2025, subject to Cabinet Approval. There would be four providers on the framework.

RESOLVED

Recommendations

That the Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning

i) Approved the award of a block contract to Limetree Care Services Ltd up to a maximum value of £2 million under the call-off procedure within the Hotelier Framework Agreement. Whilst in accordance with CSO 7.01 b) (selecting a contractor from a framework) and in accordance with CSO 9.07 d) (award of contract of £500,000 and above by Cabinet) this decision was delegated by Cabinet to the Director of Adults, Health and Communities (following consultation with the Lead Member), on 17th October 2023.

Alternative options considered.

Despite being one of the best performing Councils for homelessness prevention, last year alone the Council received more than 4,000 homelessness applications because of the housing crisis. Doing nothing is not an option as the council would not be able to meet statutory duties. There was a comprehensive plan and programme structure in place to help, to ensure that there was less reliance on hotel accommodation in the future including:

· A commitment to deliver 3,000 council rent homes by 2030.

· The purchase of new homes to support the Growth of the Haringey Community Benefit Society.

· Closer collaboration with private landlords to increase the availability of private sector lets to meet homelessness need and as temporary accommodation.

· A focus on improving the turnaround time of voids through the appointment of a new contractor