Decision details

The Director of Environment and Housing has approved the request to vary, under Contracts Procedure Rule 21.5, the contract with Leeds Federated Housing Assocation for the LEAP service. This will reduce the number of units from 65 to 50 and result in a contract cost of £72,644.00 per year. The LEAP service is currently underutilised due to a reduction in referrals from Leeds Housing Options as a result of successful homeless prevention work and increased move on work with providers. Consultation has taken place with LHO and the provider and it was agreed reducing the number of units was the best option. This will ensure continuity of service provision for the existing service users and will allow for the service to respond to current demand for the provision of emergency accommodation for homeless adults and families.