Learning Disability Network (London) Short Breaks Service City of Westminster Direct Award

August 14, 2026 Cabinet Member for Adults and Health (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health approved the direct award of the Learning Disability Short Breaks Service contract to Learning Disability Network London Limited for three years, with an optional two-year extension, on 14 August 2026. This decision allows for the continuation of respite provision without interruption.

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The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning approved the owner entering into a 2026 Unilateral Undertaking relating to the Queen's Park Court Site on 7 May 2026. This enables the Section 106 modification application to be granted, varying the 'Carbon Off-Set Contribution' from £165,277 to £44,881.

The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy & Planning approved entering into a Deed of Release of Right to Light on 3 June 2026. This will allow the proprietor of Flat A, 1 Ebury Bridge Road to release their right to light in exchange for compensation, facilitating the Ebury Bridge Estate Renewal project.

The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health approved the direct award of the Carers Hub service contract to Carers Network Westminster for the period 1 May 2025 to 31 August 2026 on 28 July 2026. This decision ensures the continuation of statutory support for unpaid carers.

Full council record

Purpose

The Cabinet Member will consider the direct award of a Learning Disability Short Breaks Service contract to the incumbent service provider, LDN London for a period of up to 60 months.

Decision

Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health has made the decision to approve the award of the contract for the provision of the Learning Disability Short Breaks Service to Learning Disability Network London Limited for 3 years with a start date of 1 April 2026 and with an optional extension of 2 years, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health, following consultation with the Lead Member and confirmation that the contract has met key performance targets to exercise the option to extend the contract by a further 2 years.

Reason for Decision: Directly awarding this contract will enable the continuation of provision of respite provision without interruption, including the provision of services during a period of proposed refurbishment at Kingsbridge Road.

Supporting Documents

OFF26-89-S106 Agreement Queens Park Court.pdf
Record of Officer Executive Decision - Festive Lights tender.pdf
Members Allowance Scheme 2026-27 Amendment.pdf
OFF26-89-S106 Agreement Queens Park Court.pdf
OFF26-87- 26 Ebury Bridge Road RoL.pdf
AH26-06 EQIA.pdf
AH26-06 Direct Award - Short Breaks.pdf
Members Allowance Scheme 2026-27 Amendment.pdf
OFF26-87- 26 Ebury Bridge Road RoL.pdf
AH26-03 Appendix A - EQIA.pdf
Medium Term Financial Planning 202728 - 203031.pdf
AH26-03 CMR Direct Award - Carers Hub Services.pdf
VFM26-08 CMR Ratings 16.6.2026.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Aug 2026
Effective from22 Aug 2026
Subject to call-inYes