Having considered an open officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet
Member for Health & Adult Social Care, Councillor Paul Bell, the Mayor and
Cabinet agreed that:
(1) officers be authorised to procure a mental health supported housing
service by open procurement. The contract will be from April 2023 for 3 years
plus the option to extend by 2 further years. The estimated total value of the
contract will be £2,841,205, an annual value of £568,241. This new contract
will be made up of 2 supported housing contracts currently commissioned
(2) delegated authority be given to the Executive Director of Community
Services, following stage 1 of the procurement process, to determine the
short-listed suppliers recommended to stage 2 of the procurement process as
set out.