Issue details

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/10/2025

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
The process to extend the contract in question was formally initiated on 07 October 2024 nearly one year prior to its scheduled expiry.Despite the early initiation, unprecedented delays occurred during the processing stages. By the time these delays came to light, it was no longer feasible to complete all the required governance processes within the prescribed timelines which has required notice to be waived under urgency in relation to the Forward Plan and also Call-In.

A decision is required to ensure continuity of services and compliance with existing commitments moving forward & to allow for the retendering of the Framework Agreements which is anticipated to last for a period of 12 months.

If Cabinet Member approval is deferred, the current framework will expire on 05 October 2025. Should this occur, all works committed under the current contract would cease which will pose significant risks in terms of the to protection of vulnerable residents & financial costs

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Decision due: 3 Oct 2025 by Cabinet Member for Housing

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing

Lead director: Corporate Director of Residents and Housing Services

Department: Residents and Housing Services

Contact: Triza Handa, Head of Service - Private Housing Email: Triza.Handa@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4037.