Issue - decisions

That Cabinet Approve:

(i)  the creation of a framework of Housing Providers to deliver affordable housing throughout Southampton.

(ii)  the use of a competitive tender process to determine the successful HPs.

(iii)  delegated authority to Head of Supplier Management for undertaking the process to implement a framework.

(iv)  delegated authority to the Head of Property to:

•  agree and approve the criteria on which applying HPs are to be assessed on prior to appointment.

•  approve the appointment of successful applicants onto the framework.

•  take any other actions required to give effect to this decision.

(v)  a further report will be brought back to the appropriate decision maker, seeking approval for a schedule of sites to be included in the initial programme of disposals.