FOI request (FOIR-760587844)

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request the following information relating to the use of hotels for temporary accommodation:

1. Hotel Usage:
   
   
• Do you currently use any hotels (either directly or through third-party providers) for temporary accommodation purposes, such as housing homeless households or individuals?
• If yes, please list the hotel names and postcodes currently in use.
2. Rates and Payments:
   
   
• What are the typical rates paid per room or per night (or per room per month) for such accommodation?
• Please provide the average rate range or rate bands applicable for the past 12 months.
3. Opportunities to Offer Hotels:
   
   
• Can external hotel operators or accommodation providers offer rooms to the Council at lower or more competitive rates for temporary accommodation use?
4. Procurement / Contact Information:
   
   
• If yes, please provide the name, email address, and contact number of the appropriate officer or department to whom such offers or proposals should be directed (e.g., Housing, Temporary Accommodation, or Procurement)

Please provide the information in electronic format (PDF or Excel). If any part of this request is exempt, please specify the exemption relied upon and provide the remaining non-exempt information where possible.