Funding for Camden Advice Network (CS/2026/11)
July 6, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Awaiting outcome 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 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
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Originally due | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Sassaka Amena |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |