Asylum hotel provider axed by Home Office over 'performance and conduct'

The Home Office has taken action to remove Stay Belvedere Hotels (SBHL) from government asylum accommodation operations

SBHL is responsible for running 51 hotels across England and Wales and Napier Barracks on behalf of the Home Office

The decision follows a review of all contracts across the asylum estate.

SBHL, which is responsible for the running of 51 hotels in England and Wales and Napier Barracks housing people waiting for asylum decisions, is being removed following examination of its contract and contractual arrangements with the Home Office, including concerns about its performance and behaviour as a government supplier.

The safety and security of people working and staying in temporary accommodation is a government priority, together with ensuring value for money for the taxpayer. The Home Office has been working carefully over the past weeks to put robust plans in place to ensure asylum services continue operating as normal during this transition with as little disruption to asylum seekers and staff as possible.

Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Angela Eagle said: “Since July, we have improved contract management and added more oversight of our suppliers of asylum accommodation.

“We have made the decision to remove Stay Belvedere Hotels from the Home Office supply chain and will not hesitate to take further action to ensure Home Office contracts deliver for the UK.”