A plan to deliver A Bed Every Night (ABEN)
Phase 3 was agreed at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority
(GMCA) meeting on 29th May 2020.
This report outlines the total costs and plans for the project in
Oldham, and seeks approvals to:
a)Extend the existing lease obtained to provide self-contained
accommodation for rough sleepers during COVID for an additional 6
months;
b)Extend the existing lease at the HMO already being used within
ABEN Phase 2 for an additional 9 months;
c)Publish a new tender for ABEN Phase 3 service delivery and
staffing;
d)Publish a request for quotation for bespoke support for rough
sleepers with no recourse to public funds.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/07/2020
Decision due: 8 Jun 2020 by Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Communities and Culture
Contact: Fiona Carr, Principal Homelessness Strategy Officer Email: Fiona.Carr@oldham.gov.uk Email: fiona.carr@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Cabinet Member has been briefed on ABEN Phase
3 and is supportive of the decision to move forward.