Management of Emergency Temporary Accommodation Services at Betsham House

The Council has a statutory duty to provide temporary accommodation for those it considers homeless under the 1996 Housing Act. Initially, when a person approaches the Council as homeless, they are placed in emergency temporary accommodation, provided they are assessed as being eligible for assistance and in priority need. Betsham House Hostel is a Council owned building with a managed service for the provision of interim accommodation for single female's. It is located in Erith in the north of the Borough and houses up to 11 licensees at any one time. The Council is seeking a single provider to manage the property, including capacity and referrals, residents, cleaning and other management responsibilities ,on a 9am - 5pm, 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) basis. The Provider will also be required to supply an out of hours emergency number. The Council will be responsible for repairs.