Contract Award - Roaming Security

June 25, 2026 Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration approved the award of a contract for Roaming Security and Ad Hoc Waking Watch Services to The Way Forward Ltd on 25/06/2026. The decision maker delegated authority to finalise and execute the contract, including any permitted extensions, subject to satisfactory performance.

The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning, Debbie Jackson, approved the appointment of Mitre Construction Company Limited for outstanding works on the Paddington – Bayswater Shopfront Improvements Scheme on 01/05/2026. This included approving interim remedial works by letter of intent and the completion of outstanding works by JCT intermediate building contract.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the recommendations of the Rating Advisory Panel on 29th June 2026. This determined applications for National Non-Domestic Rates Discretionary and Hardship relief.

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Purpose

The Cabinet Member will consider the award of a contract for roaming security services at council- managed properties.

Decision

Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration has approved the award of a contract for Roaming Security and Ad Hoc Waking Watch Services to The Way Forward Ltd and delegated authority to finalise, enter into and execute the contract and any associated documentation, including the exercise of any permitted contract extensions, subject to satisfactory performance.

Reasons for Decision: Awarding a single integrated contract for roaming security with ad?hoc waking watch capability enables the Council to: respond quickly and proportionately to emerging safety and fire risk issues; improve coordination across Housing Management, ASB and Fire Safety functions; provide a consistent and reassuring presence for residents; and achieve improved value for money through a single accountable supplier and unified performance framework.

Supporting Documents

HR26-01 CMR.pdf
VFM26-11 Transition from the Household Support Fund to the Crisis and Resilience Fund - Revised Budg.pdf
ROED_Shopfronts_Paddington-Bayswater_Outstanding Works - Group 1.pdf
VFM26-08 CMR Ratings 16.6.2026.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date25 Jun 2026
Effective from3 Jul 2026
Lead officerMartin Hinckley
Subject to call-inYes