That approval be given to proceeding to a competitive tender, via an open tender process, for the provision of Tenancy Support and Sustainment services for women in refuge for a contract period of five years. The estimated cost of the proposed contract is £131k per annum with a total contract value of £655k.

 A contract has been held with Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid (BCWA) since 1st January 2016 for the provision of tenancy sustainment services for women and children fleeing domestic violence. This contract was due to expire on 31st December 2020 as all the extension options were utilised. However due to the pandemic a further 1 year extension was granted and therefore it is now due to expire on 31st December 2021.