Decision

The Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families has decided to award contracts for support services for young parents and financial advice services.

Analysis

outcome: The contracts were approved with specified values and potential extensions.

summary: The decision involves awarding contracts for support services for young parents and financial advice services.

topline: The Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families has decided to award contracts for support services for young parents and financial advice services.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves allocating public funds to specific organizations for services.

affected_stakeholders: ["young parents", "St Michael’s Fellowship", "Citizen’s Advice Merton and Lambeth"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=9997

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The total value of these contracts will exceed the £500,000 threshold for the duration of the contracted period, therefore in line with Council’s governance, this activity will need to be added to the Council’s forward plan.

Content: 1.              To approve the award of a contract for the provision of one-to-one and group-based support for young parents up to the age of 25 of children antenatally and to age fourto St Michael’s Fellowship. The contract will run from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028 at a value of £175,000 per year and total value of £525,000, with the optionto extend for the period of one plus one year to 30 June 2030 for a maximum contract value of £875,000.     2.              To approve the award of a contract for  the provision of financial advice and support services to cover money management, debt and housing adviceto Citizen’s Advice Merton and Lambeth (CAML).The contract will run from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028 at a value of £90,000 per year and total value of £270,000, with the option to extend for the period of one plus one year to 30 June 2030 for a maximum contract value of £450,000.    

Date of Decision: July 15, 2025