(i) That it be agreed to support the joint commissioning of a future rough sleeping outreach service with Stoke on Trent City Council that combines both Councils’ resources and develop a service which meets the needs of both authority areas whilst maximising efficiencies.
(ii) That the Council’s annual budget contribution to the service be set at
£20,000, enabling potential service providers to tender for an appropriate service.
(iii) That the Executive Director (Resources and Support Services) in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Community Safety and Wellbeing be authorised in partnership with Stoke City Council’s procurement function to finalise the specification/service outline, undertake the tendering process, complete any post tender negotiations (if required) and award the contract to the successful contractor.