Issue - meetings

Background:

This report sought permission to commence the procurement of a range of services providing housing related support to vulnerable adults in Medway.

It was noted that housing related support, distinct from social care housing or property management was designed to ensure that a person was supported to maintain a tenancy and/or secured the housing tenancy of their choice. The services reduced the risk of homelessness and thereby the risk of service user’s entering crisis or emergency support.

The Gateway 1 report had been approved for submission to Cabinet after review and discussion at Regeneration, Community and Culture Directorate Management Team meeting on 10 April 2013 and Procurement Board on 17 April 2013.

An exempt appendix set out key information in respect of finance and whole-life costings.

Reasons:

This decision will provide the opportunity to deliver much improved services. These services will be supported by a robust objective to improve service quality and maximise independence for service users ensuring that more vulnerable people can have access to services that meet their needs and aspirations.