Decision details

That the Part 1 (Public) summary be noted when considering the recommendations in the Part 2 (Exempt) report to appoint providers onto a Framework for the provision of the Move On Packs – Essential Household Goods Service.

In July 2014, the Portfolio Holder for Resources approved the adoption of a white goods and furniture welfare scheme for a two year period from 1^st April 2015 to ensure that the Local Authority met its statutory duty to provide suitable settled accommodation for statutory homeless households, at which time three companies were appointed to the Framework.  The services purchased through the Framework have generally been satisfactory although having so few providers on the framework has been identified as a risk, and it is proposed that a new framework agreement be introduced from 1^st April 2017 to allow for an increased number of providers to be appointed.  It is also proposed that the Children’s Leaving Care Team have access to the new framework to purchase essential household items for care leavers under the Setting up Home allowance.