Direct Award of a Contract for the Provision of the Change Grow Live (CGL) St Luke's Adult Substance Use Service
October 13, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet of Barking and Dagenham Council decided on 13 October 2026 to approve the direct award of a three-year contract to Change Grow Live (CGL) for the St Luke's Adult Substance Use Service. Authority was delegated to the Strategic Director of People, in consultation with the Director of Law and Governance, to enter into the contract and any necessary ancillary agreements.
Full council record
Purpose
The Cabinet will be asked to approve the direct award of contracts for the provision of drug and alcohol treatment services funded via Government grant.
Decision
Cabinet resolved to:
(i) Approve the direct award of a three-year contract to Change Grow Live (CGL), the current provider of the St Luke’s Adult Substance Use Service, to deliver the Additional Funding Plan commencing 1 April 2026, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and
(ii) Delegate authority to the Strategic Director of People, in consultation with the Director of Law and Governance, to enter into the contract and all other necessary or ancillary agreements with CGL.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 13 October 2026 7:00 pm on October 13, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations approved |
| Decision date | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Expected date | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Originally due | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Jo York |