Review of Commissioning – Housing, Welfare and Debt Advice Services
September 9, 2026 Executive (Other) 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 Executive of West Oxfordshire Council approved recommendations for the review of commissioning for Housing, Welfare and Debt Advice Services on 09 September 2026. The council agreed to a three-year extension of the existing contract for these services. This extension will be covered by a waiver, and its cost will be factored into the budget.
Full council record
Purpose
The Council currently holds a contract with West Oxfordshire Citizens Advice for the provision of housing, welfare, and debt advice services. This contract is due to expire on 31 March 2027.
This report seeks approval to extend the existing contract, by way of a waiver, for a further three-year period. The proposed extension will ensure continuity of service provision both in advance of and following the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) process.
Related Meeting
Executive - Wednesday, 9 September 2026 - 2.00 pm on September 9, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Mandy Fathers |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |