Decision details

The Director of Adults and Health will be asked to approve the direct award of five Housing Related Support contracts (Homelessness and Domestic Abuse) in West Sussex. The new contracts will have an initial term of eighteen months with the option to extend for up to a further twelve months and will commence on 1st October 2024.

Four of the contracted services provide support and accommodation to those experiencing homelessness and/or rough sleeping. The fifth contract provides refuge accommodation for those fleeing Domestic Abuse.

The services assist the council in meeting its statutory duties and some of the specific outcome priorities as detailed in the West Sussex Our Council Plan.

These are:

•        Keeping people safe from vulnerable situations.

•        A sustainable and prosperous economy.

•        Helping people and communities to fulfil their potential.

•        Making the best use of resources

The Director of Adults and Health has approved the direct award of five Housing Related Support (HRS) contracts to the incumbent service providers with a contract start date of 1st October 2024. The initial term of each contract will be eighteen months with the option to extend for up to a further one year. The maximum contract term for each contract is two years six months and the maximum contract value for all contracts is £2,084,540.

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