Purpose

To request authority to extend a contract for Short-term Accommodation Mental Health Services, Housing Related Support Services for Adults with Hestia Housing and Support at 155 Walm Lane, London.

Decision

That the Corporate Director Service Reform and Strategy:

i)               Approves the extension of the contract for Short-Term Accommodation Mental Health Services, Housing Related Support Services for Adults with Hestia Housing and Support at 155 Walm Lane, London, for a period of 12 months from 1 July 2025.

Reasons for the decision

The Council entered into a contract for Short-Term Accommodation Mental Health Service, Housing Related Support Services for Adults with Hestia Housing and Support at 155 Walm Lane on 1 July 2022 for a term of 3+1+1 years.

The contract contains provision permitting extension of the contract by two periods of 12 months on a yearly basis. Officers consider the extending of the contract by the first 12 months will achieve best value for the Council and is reasonable in all the circumstances.

Alternative options considered

Officers considered whether to re-procure the service but concluded that extending the existing contract provided the most appropriate means of maintaining and ensuring service continuity.