Contract Award - Carers Services
August 6, 2026 Cabinet Member for Adults and Health (Cabinet member) 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 Cabinet Member for Adults and Health approved the award of a contract to Carers Network Westminster for the provision of the Westminster Carers Service on 06/08/2026. The contract will run for five years with options to extend up to nine years, with an approved expenditure of £3,605,744. The decision includes approving the contract term and expenditure.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the award of a works contract to Borras Construction Ltd for the refurbishment and new-build extension works at Queen's Park Family Hub on 07/08/2026. The contract value is £3,688,228.99 excluding VAT and £4,425,874.79 including VAT for the period 1 August 2026 to 1 September 2027. The decision delegates authority to the Executive Director for Finance & Resources to approve use of contingency and/or approve variations.
The Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning executed warranties with the demolition contractor and sub-contractors for demolition works at Church Street Site A on 02/07/2026. This decision was made following approval by the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters. The decision enables the signing of collateral warranties received from the demolition contractor and sub-contractors.
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Purpose
The Cabinet Member will consider the approval of contracts to service providers.
Decision
Decision Taken: The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health has approved the award of a contract to Carers Network Westminster for the provision of the Westminster Carers Service; approved a contract term of five (5) years (1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031) with options to extend by two further periods of two years each, up to a maximum of nine years (1 September 2026 to 31 August 2035); and approved expenditure of £3,605,744 over the full (up to) nine year contract.
Reason for Decision: The Carers Service is essential to enabling Westminster City Council to meet its statutory responsibilities to identify, assess and support carers. The proposed contract will provide carers with access to information, advice, carers assessments, support planning, specialist support groups, peer support, wellbeing activities and preventative services designed to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Plan published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Cecily Herdman |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |