Decision
Analysis
outcome: The contract extension was approved, with a value of £41,974.30, bringing the total maximum contract value to £999,278.53 over the full extended term.
summary: The decision involves extending the contract for The Access Group Ltd to provide management information systems for Lambeth children's centres, school admissions, and Families Information Service.
topline: The Corporate Director: Children's, Families and Education has decided to extend the contract for The Access Group Ltd to provide management information systems for Lambeth children's centres, school admissions, and Families Information Service.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves public funds and the extension of a contract with a private company.
affected_stakeholders: ["The Access Group Ltd", "Lambeth children's centres", "School admissions", "Families Information Service"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=10279
Decision Maker: Corporate Director: Children's, Families and Education
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: 1. To approve a waiver under section 17.1 of the council’s Contract Standing Orders to extend the contract for The Access Group Ltd to continue provision of management information systems for Lambeth children’s centres, school admissions and Families Information Service. The contract extension will run from 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026 at a value of £41,974.30. The aggregate value of the contract to date is £957,304.23 and this approval of this extension will bring the total maximum contract value to £999,278.53 over the full extended term between 1 July 2014 to 31 December 2026.
Date of Decision: August 4, 2026