Funding for Camden Advice Network (CS/2026/11)

July 6, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Borough Solicitor approved the strategy and award of 5 contracts, and the creation of a below-threshold open list for Investigating Officer and Independent Person services for 48 months from 16th February 2026, with an estimated spend up to £150,000. Authority was delegated for the addition of further suppliers and subsequent call-offs to the Interim Head of Business Support.

The Cabinet Member for Community Resilience approved a 12-month extension to the Camden Advice Network grant awards totalling £1 million, from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028. This ensures continuity of independent advice provision while the Council designs the next phase of CAN funding.

The Director of Environment and Sustainability agreed to award a contract for the refurbishment of five public toilets to Quinn (London) Limited for £1,051,680.23, commencing 15th June 2026 for a term of 6 months. Quinn (London) Limited will deliver paid working opportunities, work experience placements, volunteering, heritage engagement sessions, and donations to local community initiatives.

The Chief Experience and Information Officer approved the procurement strategy and the award of a contract to NEC Software Solutions Limited for a cloud-based Children's Education Management System. The contract is for 3 years with an optional 12-month extension, for a total value of £499,924 (excluding VAT), commencing 1st July 2026.

Full council record

Purpose

To consider a 12-month extension to the current Camden Advice Network until April 2028 and to consider funding the independent advice provision via Camden’s Voluntary and Community Sector (2028-2033).

Decision

RESOLVED -

THAT a 12-month extension to the current Camden Advice Network (CAN) Fund, extending existing grant awards totalling £1 million to current funded organisations, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, be approved to ensure continuity of independent advice provision.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Monday, 6 July 2026 - 7.00 pm on July 6, 2026

Supporting Documents

Appendix 1 to CAN report.pdf
Report - Procurement strategy and award for Childrens Education Management System.pdf
Report - Camden Food Partnership Grants 2025-26.pdf
Camden Advice Network Funding report.pdf
Contract award report public conveniences refurbishment works.pdf
Appendix 2 - EIA Toilet Procurement Refurbishment.pdf
Decision report - Investigating Officer and Independent Person Services.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date6 Jul 2026
Effective from15 Jul 2026
Expected date6 Jul 2026
Originally due6 Jul 2026
Lead officerSassaka Amena
Subject to call-inYes