procurement of dynamic purchasing system (DPS) software and the securing of temporary accommodation
Lewisham Council is set to spend £135 million on temporary accommodation and approved procurement of dynamic purchasing system software in September 2026.
Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved spending £135 million on temporary accommodation over the next three years in September 2026. This decision includes the procurement of dynamic purchasing system (DPS) software to improve the sourcing and management of housing for homeless individuals.
The council aims to address its statutory homelessness duties by replacing a largely manual and resource-intensive process. A report to the committee said the current system lacks real-time oversight of costs, compliance, and supplier performance, leading to operational inefficiencies and risks.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved spending £135 million on temporary accommodation over three years in September 2026. Source
- The procurement of dynamic purchasing system (DPS) software was approved by Lewisham's Mayor and Cabinet in September 2026. Source
- Councillor Natalie Thomas stated the current process for sourcing and managing temporary accommodation is largely manual. Source
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