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<p>The Home Office has dedicated staff managing the transition to the new Asylum Accommodation
and Support Contract (AASC) which includes rigorous transition governance structures
which tracks progress against provider plans. The new provider, Mears, in the North
East region has undertaken due diligence activity across all current properties to
assess their ongoing suitability and this activity continues to inform their commercial
negotiations with their property supply chain.</p><p>Due to the on-going commercial
sensitivities around these matters we will communicate details further in due course.
The Home Office will continue to monitor and manage all Providers closely to ensure
sufficient suitable accommodation is secured to deliver an effective transition of
services.</p>
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