Decision details
Extension of Contract for Adult Social Care Housing Related Support Services
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Service Reform and Strategy
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To request authority to extend a contract in respect of Adult Social Care Housing Related Support Services.
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Service Reform and Strategy:
i) Approves the extension of the following Housing Related Support Services Contracts for a period of 12 months from 1 April 2026:
a. Contract for the provision of Short-Term Housing Related Support Service for Homeless and Ex-Offenders with Look Ahead Care and Support Ltd.
b. Contract for the provision of Housing Related Support Services for Adults with Mental Health in Short-Term Accommodation with Hestia Housing & Support.
c. Contract for the provision of Housing Related Support - Handy Person Services with Elders Voice.
d. Contract for the provision of Short Term (Crash Pads) Accommodation Based Housing Related Support Services for Young Persons (18-21) with Depaul UK.
e. Contract for the provision of Short-Term Housing Related Support Services for Women’s Domestic Violence Refuge and Single Women with Complex Needs Service with Hestia Housing & Support.
ii) Approves the extension of the contract for the provision of Generic Floating Support with Penrose Options for a period of 12 months from 3 July 2026.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer scheme of delegation
Parties Consulted: As detailed in the accompanying report
Contact: Mark Mulvenna, Supplier Relationship Manager Email: Mark.Mulvenna@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4139.
Publication date: 24/03/2026
Date of decision: 24/03/2026
Effective from: 01/04/2026
Accompanying Documents:
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