Open Framework Agreement for Temporary Hotel Accommodation for the Homeless
To provide good quality emergency temporary accommodation in hotels for families, single people and childless couples who are either owed a homelessness duty under the relevant part of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) or owed a duty to be housed under section 17 Children Act 1989. Or for those adults who under the Care Act the Council has a duty to safeguard or prevent abuse or neglect, who may have care and support needs.
The service specification aims to provide an appropriate framework for:
• the securing of an agreed minimum standard of hotel provision; and
• development of provision that removes the need for and/or minimises the need for out of borough placements.
Knowsley Short Break Services for Children with Disabilities
To procure a Service or Services that will ensure the Local Authority meets its Statutory Duty under the Children Act 1989 and the Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011 to provide a range of short break services.
