Decision details

The Chief Finance Officer and Head of Regeneration & Housing Services submitted an exempt report to seek approval for the  contract award to commission  10 units of self-contained accommodation to provide emergency accommodation to meet the Council’s statutory duties to the Homeless for a contract period of up to 5 years.

Resolved

(1)          That the award of a contract to Punch Taverns to provide 10 units of self-contained accommodation to provide emergency accommodation to meet the Council’s statutory duties to the Homeless commencing in 2016 and available to continue to operate until 2021 be approved.

Reasons

A full OJEU Compliant procurement exercise has been undertaken

This new contract enables the Council to maintain its performance in providing temporary accommodation at the best price available. The increased number of rooms will provide the council with additional flexibility to meet its needs.

Alternative options

Not to accept to proceed with this tender. This would result in Cherwell losing any agreement for first priority to secure 6 units currently secured at the Musketeer Motel. This will also mean when officers need additional emergency accommodation to meet the Council’s statutory duties, it may not meet the government requirements for temporary placements and it would be procured at additional costs per night to the council.