GW3: Variation of Door Entry & Warden Call Works
July 31, 2026 Strategic Director of Resources (Officer) Key decision 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 Strategic Director of Resources approved the variation of the Door Entry and Warden Call Contract with Silk and Mackman Services Ltd. This decision extends the contract term by eight months, from 1 August 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an estimated additional expenditure of £0.209m. The Strategic Director of Resources also authorised the grant of a new lease for part of the ground floor at 160 Tooley Street to Pearsons for use as a driving test centre. This decision includes delegating authority to the Director of Planning & Growth to complete the new lease.
Full council record
Purpose
Approval of contract extension to Silk & Mackman Services Ltd. for a further period
Decision
That the Strategic Director of Resources approves the variation of the Door Entry and Warden Call Contract with Silk and Mackman Services Ltd. by extending the contract term for a period of eight months, from 1 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated additional expenditure during the extension period is £1.823m; however, due to underspend in previous years, only an additional £0.209m would be required to fund the extension, resulting in a total revised estimated contract value of £10.885m.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Lead officer | Hakeem Osinaike |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |