PROCEEDING TO PROCUREMENT FOR ADVISORY PARTNER TO THE BETTER LIVES PROGRAMME: DELEGATED AUTHORITY

October 28, 2026 Executive (Other) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Executive of Bromley Council decided on 28 October 2026 to delegate authority to the Director of Adult Social Care for the award of contract for an Advisory Partner to the Better Lives Programme. This decision allows for an initial contract award estimated at £500k for Phase 1, with a potential extension to Phase 2 costing £4.5m to £5.5m. The decision to proceed to Phase 2 will be subject to a future Executive decision.

Full council record

Decision

That

  1. Authority be delegated to the Director of Adult Social Care, subject to consultation with the Portfolio Holder, the Assistant Director Governance & Contracts, the Director of Finance and the Director of Corporate Services, for the award of contract of the Advisory Partner for the Working Age Adults Transformation Programme.
  2. It be noted that the initial contract award is estimated at £500k for Phase 1, with the option to extend to Phase 2 at an estimated cost of £4.5m to £5.5m, giving a whole life value of up to £6m. The decision to proceed, or otherwise, to the higher cost Phase 2 stage will be subject to Executive decision in due course.

Related Meeting

Executive - Wednesday 28 October 2026 7.00 pm on October 28, 2026

Supporting Documents

Better Lives WAA Delegated Authority Report - October PDS.Exec.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date28 Oct 2026
Expected date28 Oct 2026
Originally due28 Oct 2026
Lead officerSean Rafferty