Issue - decisions

Grant award for continued provision for 24 bed supported accommodation / Direct Award of contract for security services from 1/9/24 – 31/08/25

05/08/2024 - Grant award for continued provision for 24 bed supported accommodation / Direct Award of contract for security services from 1/9/24 – 31/08/25

This Director of Communities, Housing and Environment has agreed to award up to £396,000 from the Rough Sleeping Initiative grant funding for:

a) An additional grant allocation of £192,000 to St George’s Crypt to support the continuation of the 24-bed supported temporary accommodation from 1st September 2024 –31st August 2025, to be administered by a variation agreement, to vary the existing grant agreement made between the Council and the Provider dated 14th March 2024.

b) An award of a direct contract under Regulation 32(9) PCR 2015 of up to £204,000 to GCA Securities and Facilities Management Ltd (‘GCA’) to continue providing security services for the Service from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025.