Issue details

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

The Council has agreed that the funding for the Floating Support Service should be reduced from 1st October 2025. This will require a contract amendment to reflect the reduced value of the contract and changes to service delivery and performance targets. The current contract held by BHT Sussex runs to November 2026 and allows for an extension of up to five years.

It is proposed to extend the contract for a further three years to November 2029 with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/09/2025

Decision due: 9 Sep 2025 by Director of Adult Social Care and Health

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

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