Decision details

To seek approval for a new procurement arrangement to support the booking of emergency accommodation. The service is currently sourced on an ad hoc basis through various online platforms and, in some cases, directly with accommodation providers, with limited formal contractual arrangements in place.
The proposed approach is to put in place a compliant interim solution that will provide a consistent and controlled method for booking emergency accommodation, while a wider project is undertaken to develop a long-term procurement strategy for future service provision.
This proposal follows the completion of a direct award process using an established national framework agreement for travel, transport, accommodation, and venue solutions.

To approve the utilisation of a Government Commercial Agency (GCA) framework for the procurement of an online booking system for emergency accommodation (including bed and breakfast/hotels) for use by North Yorkshire Council in meeting statutory duties towards homeless households.

To ensure NYC meets its statutory duties under homelessness legislation and to ensure we provides a better control of cost and quality whilst complying with procurement law.

No alternatives available