Decision details
Authority to extend a contract in respect of Short-term Accommodation Mental Health Service, Housing Related Support Services for Adults with Hestia Housing and Support at 155 Walm Lane (Non-Key Recordable Officer Decision)
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Service Reform and Strategy
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To request authority to extend a contract for Short-term Accommodation Mental Health Services, Housing Related Support Services for Adults with Hestia Housing and Support at 155 Walm Lane, London.
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Service Reform and Strategy:
i) Approves the extension of the contract for Short-Term Accommodation Mental Health Services, Housing Related Support Services for Adults with Hestia Housing and Support at 155 Walm Lane, London, for a period of 12 months from 1 July 2025.
Reasons for the decision:
The Council entered into a contract for Short-Term Accommodation Mental Health Service, Housing Related Support Services for Adults with Hestia Housing and Support at 155 Walm Lane on 1 July 2022 for a term of 3+1+1 years.
The contract contains provision permitting extension of the contract by two periods of 12 months on a yearly basis. Officers consider the extending of the contract by the first 12 months will achieve best value for the Council and is reasonable in all the circumstances.
Alternative options considered:
Officers considered whether to re-procure the service but concluded that extending the existing contract provided the most appropriate means of maintaining and ensuring service continuity.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer scheme of delegation - non-key recordable officer decision
Parties Consulted: ward members and stakeholders were consulted prior to the procurement of the services.
Contact: Edwin Mensah, Team Manager, Community and Prevention Email: edwin.mensah@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4132.
Publication date: 27/06/2025
Date of decision: 27/06/2025