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.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/savings > £500,000 & Affects more than one division;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2026
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 13 Apr 2026 by Corporate Director of Community Development
Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development
Contact: Kim Robertshaw, Head of Housing Needs Email: Kim.robertshaw@northyorks.gov.uk Email: Kim.Robertshaw@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
This direct award is intended to cover a period of time to allow for a wider procurement to take place. As part of this wider project, all options will be properly considered, and appropriate market engagement will be considered to ensure the best route to market is identified.
Consultees
Finance, legal and procurement