Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision involves recommendations in adult social care operations.
topline: The Director of Adult Social Care Operations has decided to approve recommendations in adult social care operations.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to the sensitive nature of adult social care and potential impact on vulnerable individuals.
affected_stakeholders: ["Adult social care service users", "Care providers", "Local community"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.camden.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4853
Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Care Operations
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: This report seeks an extension to the public health funerals contract for 1 year. The Council has a statutory duty to provide this service for the burial or cremation of persons whose demise is within the boundary of London Borough of Camden. This includes cases where no next of kin exists or is willing or able to arrange or fund the cost of a funeral. The 3-year contract with the Cooperative Funeral Care Ltd expired on 14th December 2024. The Coop agreed to extend their services at the prices quoted in the original tender in 2022 for 1 year expiring 14th December 2025 and have again agreed to extend the contract for the same prices for a further year until 14th December 2026. This provides financial stability for the budget forecasting for the financial year 2025–2026.
Content:
Date of Decision: August 19, 2025