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Six top tips to develop a strategic approach to the procurement of temporary accommodation18th July 2024 - 1:34 pmDemand for temporary accommodation is being driven by the Government’s acceleration of the asylum decision process, along with rising homelessness linked to a shortage of social homes and the cost of living crisis. So, how can housing associations and local authorities develop a more strategic approach to the procurement of temporary accommodation?
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