The Committee resolved to:

1.    approve the proposed procurement of a Housing First service for the duration of 3 years, with 3 x 1 year extensions in the Council’s sole discretion subject to government funding availability and the performance of the contract,

2.    delegate the appointment of the Contractor to the Group Head of Housing in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Community Wellbeing and Housing Committee; and

3.    authorise the Group Head of Corporate Governance to enter into any legal documentation necessary to implement the new contract.