Decision details

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.

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

Option 1 - Do not exempt Contract Procedure Rules and proceed with a pilot initiative with Beam.
Option 2 - Provide funding to support the rollout of a pilot initiative with Beam in Oldham and exempt the Contract Procedure Rules to enable a direct contract award to be made.

Option 1 - Do not exempt Contract Procedure Rules and proceed with a pilot initiative with Beam.

Key stakeholders have been consulted including, the Lead Member for Housing and Senior Council Officers.