Independent support and advice service contract for council tenants.

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    "name": "London Borough of Southwark"
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  "date": "2025-02-21T17:12:18Z",
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        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SE1 2QH",
        "streetAddress": "Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street"
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        "email": "Desrene.Dennis@southwark.gov.uk",
        "name": "Desrene Dennis",
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      "startDate": "2025-04-22T00:00:00+01:00"
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    "description": "Southwark Council is looking to appoint a contractor to deliver the independent support and advice service contract for Council tenants. The organisation must operate within the UK\u0027s housing legislations including the Housing Act 1985, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Housing Act 1996 and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.\r\n\r\nThe key aspects of the work identified are in accordance with the specification detail are:\r\n\u2022\tIdentifying areas without TRAs and working with residents to establish them, as well as running co-produced community events. The service also focuses on recruiting members to scrutiny panels, assisting with TRA budgets, accounts, and bookkeeping, and ensuring adherence to principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Supporting TRAs in producing newsletters and publicity materials, fundraising, and holding the Council accountable as a landlord. Additionally, the initiative addresses complaint resolution, measures the impact of resident engagement, and facilitates access to core funding and grants.\r\n\u2022\tFurther support includes financial management, governance, and the role of TRAs.  Providing representation in Council disputes and ensuring TRAs are well-supported and can effectively serve their communities.\r\n",
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    "title": "Independent support and advice service contract for council tenants.",
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