Purpose

The report seeks approval to invest in a pilot
initiative with Beam organisation to support delivery of the
Council’s Homelessness Prevention and Reduction Strategy
2021-2026. The pilot initiative adopts an innovative ‘invest
to save’ approach that will support the Council’s
strategic objectives and boost homelessness Prevention and Relief
activities. The pilot proposes to work intensely with designated
households to speed up successful move on and minimise time spent
in temporary accommodation.
In addition, approval is also requested to exempt the
Council’s Contract Procedure Rules in order to make a direct
contract award to Beam.

Content

RESOLVED - That:
Option two is the preferred option, it is recommended that:
• Funding of £80,000 is committed from the Temporary
Accommodation budget to cover the full cost of the pilot of
£80,000, having regard to the risks set out in the
report
• Approval is granted to exempt the Council’s Contract
Procedure Rules