The Council currently holds two contracts in respect of a Housing First support service that are both due to end on 31st March 2026. Cabinet is asked to approve the commencement of a procurement exercise for the support services to enable the support service to continue after 31st March 2026.

Cabinet resolved to:

1.    Approve the commencement of a re-procurement exercise for a Housing First support service; 

2.    Delegate authority to the Director of Housing, on completion of the procurement exercise and subject to funding, to award contracts in relation to Housing First support provision.