Decision

The Director of Public Health has decided to extend the contract with CCP for short-term supported accommodation services for refugees and UASC at Wheatridge Court property.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved to extend the contract for an additional six months from 1st January 2026.

summary: The decision involves extending the contract with CCP for short-term supported accommodation services for refugees and UASC at Wheatridge Court property.

topline: The Director of Public Health has decided to extend the contract with CCP for short-term supported accommodation services for refugees and UASC at Wheatridge Court property.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to the sensitive nature of providing services for refugees and asylum-seeking children, which can spark debates on immigration policies and resource allocation.

affected_stakeholders: ["Refugees", "Former unaccompanied asylum-seeking children", "Caring for Communities and People (CCP)", "Local community members"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There may be implications of political influence on the decision, as refugee and asylum policies can be politically charged.

URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2490

Decision Maker: Director of Public Health

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Pursuant to an Authorisation from the Council’s Scheme of Delegation: GEN 1 - To enter into any contract for works and the supply of goods and services. To extend for an additional six months from 1st January 2026 the contract with Caring for Communities and People (CCP) for the provision of short-term supported accommodation services at the Council’s Wheatridge Court property for newly recognised refugees and former unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC).

Content: To extend for an additional six months from 1st January 2026 the contract with Caring for Communities and People (CCP) for the provision of short-term supported accommodation services at the Council’s Wheatridge Court property for newly recognised refugees and former unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC). 

Date of Decision: September 1, 2025