Decision details

Cabinet

1. Noted the previous approvals granted on 30th January 2017 and the contract details as outlined in this report and Appendix A.
2. Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing Delivery & Homes and the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education & Equalities, to:

a)      Extend the Bristol Youth MAPS contract, for 2 years until 30th September 2024 with a maximum budget envelope of £300,000 p.a.

b)      Vary the contract as necessary, to respond to DLUHC requirements within the maximum budget envelope set out in (2a) above.

3. Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing Delivery & Homes and the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education & Equalities, to:

a)      Extend the low support contracts, for two years until 30th September 2024 with a maximum budget envelope of £550,000 p.a.

b)      Vary the contracts as necessary, to respond to the introduction of registration and national mandatory standards for providers of supported housing for 16-17year olds, within the maximum budget envelope set out in (3a) above.

4. Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing Delivery & Homes and the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education & Equalities, and noting the Legal commentary, to:

a)      Extend the high support and medium-high support contracts, until 31st March 2024 with a maximum budget envelope of £760,000 p.a.

b)      Vary the contracts, to respond to the introduction of registration and national mandatory standards for providers of supported housing for 16-17year olds, within the maximum budget envelope set out in (4a) above.

5. Authorised the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration to invoke any subsequent variations specifically defined in the contracts awarded, up to the maximum budget envelope outlined in this report.