Issue details

Exemption from the Contract Procurement Rules and grant of a new 6 month contract for the RSI (Rough Sleeping Initiative) Navigator services to Sanctuary Trust from 1st April 2026 – 30th September 2026

 

 

Decision A: To seek an exemption under rule 21 of the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) in respect of the procurement procedures which must be followed under rule 4 of the CPRs, based on contract value.

Decision B: Subject to the approval of the exemption request under Decision A, to approve a direct award of a 6 month contract of the RSI Navigator services to the Sanctuary Trust for a total contract fee of £25,614 (exclusive of VAT)

The most recent contract for the provision of the RSI Navigator Services followed a competitive tender process. The contract was awarded to the Sanctuary Trust for a term commencing on 1st April 2023 and expiring on 31st March 2025. The contract value was £48,260* for 2023/24 and £49,588* for 2024/25.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/06/2026

Decision due: 27 Apr 2026 by Director of Communities

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods and Statuory Deputy Leader

Contact: Clare Ocansey, Tenancy Relations Officer Email: clare.ocansey@oldham.gov.uk Email: Clare.Ocansey@oldham.gov.uk.

Consultation process

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