Third Sector Investment: Review of Arrangements

September 7, 2026 Deputy Leader (responsible for Health and Social Care and Children and Education) (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Deputy Leader approved the extension of existing Third Sector Investment Fund Grants until March 2027 and agreed in principle to a new community investment approach using up to £1 million annually from April 2027. This decision was made on 07/09/2026.

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform approved the procurement strategy and contract award for Microsoft Licenses and Related Services. This decision was made on 20/04/2026. The council will proceed with a direct award call-off procedure under the CCS framework to ensure continuity of service.

The Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Realm, approved a procurement strategy and contract award for the refurbishment of the Linford Christie Outdoor Sport Centre Athletics Track. This decision was made on 21/04/2026. The contract will be awarded to the Preferred Supplier under the UK Leisure Framework.

The Executive Director for Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for the Environment, Arts and Culture, authorised the waste contractor to purchase two 26-tonne Refuse Collection Vehicles on behalf of the council. This decision was made on 13/08/2026. The purchase will be funded from existing budgets in the Place capital programme.

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Purpose

A decision regarding the future of third sector arrangements.

Decision

That the Deputy Leader, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Advancement and the Pathway Bond:

a)    Agrees that the existing Third Sector Investment Fund Grants which expire on 30 September 2026 be extended to 31 March 2027.

b)    Agree in principle to a new community investment approach using up to £1m of annual funding each year for three years from 1st April 2027, from Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy. Note that any substantive changes to the Council’s approach to future schemes will be subject to the appropriate decision?making processes and the Council’s medium-term financial position at that time, and that a separate decision on the use of up to £3m of Public Health grant investment will be taken in due course.

Supporting Documents

Contract Award for Case Management Solutions for Adults and Childrens Services.pdf
Annex 1 Procurement Strategy.pdf
Hammersmith Bridge Restoration Programme.pdf
Appendix 4 - Integrated Impact Assessment.pdf
Modernisation of Lifts at Lytton Estate and various Fulham sites.pdf
Award of Call-Off Contracts from the Cross Council Assurance Service Framework Agreement for Interna.pdf
Annex 1 - EIA.pdf
Purchase of vehicles for waste recycling and street cleansing contract.pdf
Procurement Strategy and Contract Award for Electrical Works for Corporate Buildings.pdf
Annex 1 - EIA Template.pdf
Appropriation of Avonmore Primary School Land.pdf
Appendix 1 - Site Plan.pdf
Third Sector Investment Review of Arrangements.pdf
Appendix 4 - Equality Impact Analysis.pdf
Procurement Strategy and Contract Award for provision of Microsoft Licenses and Related Services.pdf
Procurement Strategy and Contract Award - LCOSC Athletics Track Resurfacing.pdf
Annex 1 Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
Cabinet Report - Local Plan Regulation 19.pdf
Appendix 3 - Consultation Statement.pdf
Appendix 2 - Representations Schedule.pdf
Appendix 1 - Draft Local Plan - Regulation 19.pdf
Annex 1 - EIA.pdf
Procurement Strategy for a New Penalty Charge Notice Processing System.pdf
Appendix 1 - EQIA.pdf
Appendix 4 - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date7 Sep 2026
Effective from11 Sep 2026
Lead officerAnthony Mugan
Subject to call-inYes