URL: https://cumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=665

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder - Children's Services, Family Wellbeing and Housing

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Permission to procure a Framework for Suitable Housing for Separated Young Adults 18+ with no recourse to public funds (NRPF), with authority delegated to the Director of Children and Family Wellbeing to award the framework and to establish a scheme of delegation to award call-offs made under this Framework   The estimated total value of the Framework over the maximum term of 4 years, planned to commence in December 2025 is estimated to be £1,076,400.   Separated young people are aged less than 18 years arriving in the UK unaccompanied by a parent or guardian, and who claim asylum. On entry to the UK, these young people become cared for by Cumberland Council. When a separated young person reaches the age of 18, (become a young adult), under Sections 23C-E and 24 of the Children Act, as amended by the Children Leaving Care Act 2000, Local Authorities continue to have duties and powers in respect of separated young adults.   Before receiving right to remain, the young adults have no recourse to public funds and therefore cannot enter into tenancy agreements for a home.  This service seeks to provide suitable accommodation for these young adults. In addition to accommodation an element of low level support will also be required to negotiate the right to remain process, and once acquired, to support the young adults to find permanent homes and access all benefit entitlements.

Content: Permission to procure a Framework for Suitable Housing for Separated Young Adults 18+ with no recourse to public funds (NRPF), with authority delegated to the Director of Children and Family Wellbeing to award the framework and to establish a scheme of delegation to award call-offs made under this Framework   The estimated total value of the Framework over the maximum term of 4 years, planned to commence in December 2025 is estimated to be £1,076,400.   Separated young people are aged less than 18 years arriving in the UK unaccompanied by a parent or guardian, and who claim asylum. On entry to the UK, these young people become cared for by Cumberland Council. When a separated young person reaches the age of 18, (become a young adult), under Sections 23C-E and 24 of the Children Act, as amended by the Children Leaving Care Act 2000, Local Authorities continue to have duties and powers in respect of separated young adults.   Before receiving right to remain, the young adults have no recourse to public funds and therefore cannot enter into tenancy agreements for a home.  This service seeks to provide suitable accommodation for these young adults. In addition to accommodation an element of low level support will also be required to negotiate the right to remain process, and once acquired, to support the young adults to find permanent homes and access all benefit entitlements.

Date of Decision: September 30, 2025