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This report set out the recommendations from the Business Support Overview and Scrutiny Committee, following consideration of a feasibility study into the potential for developing an assessment centre for people requiring temporary accommodation in Medway. The Cabinet had requested the study was undertaken when considering the findings of the Temporary Accommodation Task Group in November 2009.

The feasibility study set out the advantages and disadvantages of the three options: taking no action, developing an assessment centre or improved procurement of temporary accommodation.

It was noted that to take forward the proposal for a procurement process by way of a framework of providers, officers would undertake a formal procurement process starting with a Gateway 1 Options Appraisal.

Reasons:

Provision of temporary accommodation through a framework of providers offers the possibility of greatest flexibility, cheapest residual unit cost and quality and level of service.