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.