READING BOROUGH COUNCIL · Awarded contract
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Award of Intensive and Engaging Support Hub and Accommodation Services to The Salvation Army

Awarded 31 Aug 2018

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Awarded31 Aug 2018
Value£480,000.00
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 10mo9y term, 91% elapsed
Awarded 31 Aug 2018Expires 30 Aug 2027

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL awarded a contract to The Salvation Army for the delivery of Intensive and Engaging Support Hub and accommodation services for homeless individuals and couples without dependent children, including those with higher needs entering from rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping, such as hospital discharges or custody releases.

The service includes a minimum of six and maximum of 10 sit-up bed spaces at the Hub available for seven to 14 days, eight emergency/assessment bed spaces (two clients per room, four rooms) for clients with a local connection to Reading for up to eight weeks, foyer provision, Severe Weather Emergency Provision for at least 20 individuals, a minimum of 35 Intensive and Engaging support units (at least 39 bed spaces including emergency/assessment) within the Hub, and 20 I&E bed spaces away from the Hub for six to twelve months.

The service also provides capacity for at least four couples, up to three individuals with pets, and at least three accessible units, with 24/7 support.

The contract value is £480,000.

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