URL: https://democracy.brent.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7442

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Service Reform and Strategy

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable 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.

Content: 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. 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. 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. 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. None.

Date of Decision: June 27, 2025