Extension for One Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway Service

June 5, 2026 Cabinet Member for Best Start for Children and Families (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Director Investment, Place and Opportunity agreed to submit a planning application for the Hadley Street scheme on 06/05/2026. The scheme involves the redevelopment of land for two residential blocks providing 16 homes, along with alterations to an underpass, amenity space, play space, and landscaping.

The Director of Environment and Sustainability approved the procurement strategy for Camden Air Quality Diffusion Tube Monitoring 2026-2029 on 12/03/2026. This strategy includes a 50/50 price/quality split and a 4.5-year contract term for an estimated value of £396,000. The approved strategy includes provisions for STEAM work experience placements, air quality workshops, cycle training sessions, and joining the Camden Climate Alliance.

Councillor Marcus Boyland, Cabinet Member for Best Start for Children and Families, approved a waiver for a 10-month contract extension for the Young People's Pathway Mixed Assessment/Progress Service on 05/06/2026. This extension has a maximum value of £418,920 and allows officers to work with the provider to stabilise accommodation and support for young people while a new procurement approach is agreed.

The Interim Director of Partnerships, Participation and Communications agreed to allocate We Make Camden Project Fund grants for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 on 30/03/2026. This decision will provide £542,788 in total to 17 organisations, with individual annual grants ranging from £5,000 to £20,000. The funding aims to support projects making a difference for residents and contributing to the We Make Camden missions.

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Purpose

To consider the extension of one Young People's Supported Accommodation Pathway contract.  The Assessment/Progress service provides supported accommodation services for Care Experienced young people.

Decision

Consideration was given to a report of the Executive Director Children & Learning.

DECISION –

THAT, having considered the results of the equalities impact assessment at Appendix 1, and having due regard to the obligations set out in section 149 of the Equalities Act 2010, the Cabinet Member for Best Start for Children and Families approves the waiver for the extension of the contract for a period of 10 months with the maximum value of £418,920

Reasons

For the reasons set out in the report.

Supporting Documents

Report - Procurement Strategy Report for Camden Air Quality Diffusion Tube Monitoring 2026-2029.pdf
SMDagenda 05June2026 YPP Variation.pdf
SMDDecisionSheet 05June2026 YPP Variation.pdf
Appendix A EQIA Assessment-Camdens Young Peoples Supported Accommodation.pdf
SMDReport 05June2026 YPP Variation.pdf
Report - New Homes for Small Sites Package B proposed planning application for Hadley Street.pdf
We Make Camden Project Fund Round 1 report.pdf
Report - Procurement Strategy Report for Camden Air Quality Diffusion Tube Monitoring 2026-2029.pdf
We Make Camden Project Fund Round 1 report.pdf
We Make Camden Project Fund Round 1 report.pdf
Report - New Homes for Small Sites Package B proposed planning application for Hadley Street.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date5 Jun 2026
Effective from13 Jun 2026
Expected date5 Jun 2026
Originally due5 Jun 2026
Lead officerRemy Cullinan
Subject to call-inYes