Issue details

BHT Sussex, Provision of Housing-Related Floating Support, use of allowed for contract extension

As part of its savings programme and following public consultation, the Council has agreed that the funding for the Floating Support Service should be reduced from 1 October 2025.

The current contract held by BHT Sussex runs to November 2026 allowing for an extension of up to five years.

It is proposed, as part of the contract amendment to reduce the funding, to extend the contract from November 2026 for a further three years  to November 2029 with the option to use the further 2 years as +1 and + 1 to allow for flexibility, provide continuity and enable additional funding from Districts and Boroughs to be added to the contract.

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/08/2025

Decision due: September 2025 by Director of Adult Social Care and Health

Lead member: Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health

Lead director: Director of Adult Social Care and Health

Contact: Tamsin Peart, Strategic Commissioning Manager 07881 282732 Email: tamsin.peart@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 07881 282732.