Purpose

The City of Doncaster Council, along with
other local authorities, is faced with the
challenge of an increased ageing population. Doncaster’s
older population housing needs are recognised within
Doncaster’s Housing Strategy Update 2020-25, which identifies
that “For older people our approach will be to link new
housing developments for older people with tailored care and
support models, including Extra
Care Housing for older people, who would otherwise be at risk of
losing their ability to live independently and having to move into
a residential or nursing home.”
In 2019 Doncaster Council commissioned a Strategic Housing Needs
Assessment. The Housing Needs Assessment identified that people
living with a range of needs and disabilities have housing
requirements, and concluded:
? Doncaster needs more supported housing.
? A broad range of supported housing services need to be
available.
? The delivery of suitable homes for people with needs in owner
occupation must
be facilitated, including considering people’s
aspirations.
? Adaptable homes are needed, built to a high standard to promote
good health
and wellbeing.
? Detailed long-term needs analysis is required.
? Land must be made available, along with capital and revenue
costs.

Content

To Direct Award the Harrogate Court contract,
on the same terms and conditions as the current contractual
arrangement, for an additional 12 months.
The value of the service for the additional 12 months (from the 1st
January 2025 to 31st December 2025) is approximately
£34,867.00.