Decision
Analysis
outcome: The contract term is extended for eight months, with an estimated additional expenditure of £1.823m, requiring only £0.209m due to underspend in previous years.
summary: The decision involves approving a contract extension for Door Entry and Warden Call services with Silk & Mackman Services Ltd.
topline: The Strategic Director of Resources has decided to extend the contract with Silk & Mackman Services Ltd. for Door Entry and Warden Call services.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a significant financial commitment and potential impact on service delivery.
affected_stakeholders: ["Silk & Mackman Services Ltd.", "Strategic Director of Resources", "Service users relying on Door Entry and Warden Call services"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.southwark.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8603
Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Resources
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Approval of contract extension to Silk & Mackman Services Ltd. for a further period
Content: Approval of contract extension to Silk & Mackman Services Ltd. for a further period That the Strategic Director of Resources approves the variation of the Door Entry and Warden Call Contract with Silk and Mackman Services Ltd. by extending the contract term for a period of eight months, from 1 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated additional expenditure during the extension period is £1.823m; however, due to underspend in previous years, only an additional £0.209m would be required to fund the extension, resulting in a total revised estimated contract value of £10.885m.
Date of Decision: July 31, 2026