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<p>The provider of asylum accommodation under the forthcoming Asylum Accommodation
and Support Contract (AASC) in the North East Yorkshire Humber region is working closely
with local authorities to ensure there is suitable and sufficient accommodation available
to ensure a smooth transition of services before the current COMPASS contracts end
in September 2019.</p><p>Mears continue in commercial discussion with their potential
supply chain, sub-contractors and landlords; including on planned upgrades to the
existing estate alongside the provisional acquisition of potential new properties
that may also be brought in use during the AASC contract.</p><p>Mears are working
closely with the Home Office, COMPASS provider and local authorities in the region
to ensure all parties are kept informed of progress and disruption to service users
is minimised. Details regarding the number of new properties and service users moves
will be communicated, pending the conclusion of ongoing commercial discussions and
progression of property acquisition.</p>
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