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Freedom of Information Request

Information regarding housing

Received: 21 November 2024

Name: Joseph AgyekumEmail: neighbourhoodheros1@gmail.com1. Tender Informationo What are the main tender platforms or websites where I can research which companies have been allocated contracts for housing-related services?2. Registration for Housing Serviceso How can a company register to provide services such as temporary accommodation (TA), supported living, or housing for asylum seekers and refugees, or mental health related housing?3. List of Housing Providerso Can you provide a full list of housing providers or agencies currently registered within your borough to supply supported living, housing for asylum seekers/refugees, refugees, mental health recovery or other housing services?o Please specify all the categories of housing providers which provide services to you (e.g., temporary accommodation, supported living, emergency housing, mental health recovery housing).4. Contractual Informationo Can you provide a list of housing providers with whom has active contracts or agreements for supported living, or similar housing services? Specifically, include:1. The names of the housing providers or agencies.2. The type of service provided (e.g., temporary accommodation, supported living, emergency housing).3. Whether these providers are paid on a monthly basis to maintain their services (e.g., management fees, property upkeep, or operational support).4. The average monthly payment or range of payments made to each provider for these services.5. The duration of any contracts or agreements in place (e.g., fixed-term contracts or ongoing arrangements).5. Number and Payment Detailso What is the total number of housing providers or agencies that [Local Borough Name] currently pays for services related to temporary accommodation, supported living, or other housing solutions?o Over the last [insert relevant timeframe, e.g., 12 months], how much has been paid to housing providers for services such as supported living, temporary accommodation, and housing for asylum seekers or refugees?o Please provide a breakdown of payments made to individual housing providers (aggregated figures, if necessary, to protect sensitive details). Supporting StatementThis request seeks to understand how public funds are allocated to housing providers registered with the council. The information will be used to identify opportunities for increasing the availability of housing, which is aligned with the council's goals of addressing homelessness and providing secure housing solutions. No sensitive personal or operational data is being requested.

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