1. That the cabinet member for children, schools and adult care, in consultation with the cabinet member for housing management and modenisation, approve the award of two contracts for the 16+ support and resettlement services to Oasis Aquila Housing and the Salvation Army for a period of 4 years from 1 July 2019 with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1+1). The total estimated maximum value of both contracts for 4 years is £5.6m as further detailed in paragraph 32 with an estimated maximum contract value of £8.6m should the contract extensions be used for both contracts.
- Contract A (North) Oasis Aquila Housing – Total estimated maximum contract value £2.8m (4 years).
- Contract B (South) The Salvation Army – Total estimated maximum contract value £2.8m (4 years).
2. That it be noted that the third lot for specialist ‘high needs‘ unit that was approved in the gateway 1 report will not be procured at this time and the business case is being explored with a timescale of June 2019 for considering options.