Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the recommendations for the procurement of three lots under Neighbourhood Support Housing Services and agreed to a 4-month extension for current contractual arrangements.
summary: The decision at stake is the procurement of Neighbourhood Support Housing Services to reduce and prevent homelessness and sustain future tenancies for young people, young families, and care leavers.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to procure Neighbourhood Support Housing Services to reduce and prevent homelessness for young people, young families, and care leavers.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves funding arrangements, potential cost savings, and the impact on Children's Services by reducing out of borough placements.
affected_stakeholders: ["young people", "young families", "care leavers", "Children's Services"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://councildecisions.bury.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4235
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Councillor Tamoor Tariq, Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Health and Public Service Reform presented a report regarding the commissioning Neighbourhood Support Housing Services to reduce and prevent homelessness and sustain future tenancies. Members voiced their support for the service, and noted financial details would be provided under Part B. Decision: Cabinet: 1. Agreed to the procurement of the following lots under Neighbourhood Support Housing Services: Lot 1 – Young People’s Accommodation and Support Service (including care leavers) for age 18 to 25; to include 40 units of accommodation comprising of self-contained units in a block(s) with shared communal space for social, educational and recreational opportunities based on the Foyer Model. (25 units immediately increasing to 40 by April 2026) with 6 to 9 months outreach support for those leaving the service and young people living independently in the community. Lot 2 – Ofsted Registered Young Families Accommodation and Support Service (including care leavers) for age 16 to 25; to include 20 units of mixed accommodation, (12 units immediately increasing to 20 by April 2026) with 6 to 9 months specialist family outreach support for those leaving the service and young families living independently in the community. Lot 3 – Ofsted Registered Accommodation and Support Service (including care leavers) for age 16 to 18; to include 9 units of mixed accommodation available from commencement of contract. With 6 to 9 months outreach support for those leaving the service. 2. Agreed to a further 4-month extension for current contractual arrangements to 1st February 2026, to be funded from the adult social care budget. This is to allow sufficient time for procurement and mobilisation of service provision. Reasons for the decision: Joint funding arrangements are proposed to improve outcomes for young people, young parents and their children to enhance their quality of life, whilst also achieving value for money and potential cost savings to Children’s Services by reducing the use of unregulated, out of borough placements, and spot purchase arrangements. Alternative options considered and rejected: The current contract for young people’s accommodation and support services end on 30th September 2025. Procurement rules only allow for a further extension to contractual arrangements, if we can demonstrate a clear intention to procure. If new services are not commissioned, we will have unmet housing and support need, therefore, this provides an opportunity to review the current service provision, support modelling and funding arrangements.
Date of Decision: July 9, 2025