Newham Council's Corporate Director of Adults and Health, Fiona Connolly, and Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Environment, Councillor Susan Masters, approved the direct award of a five-year contract for the Home and Settle Service to Age UK East London on 01 June 2026. This decision approves the direct award of a five-year contract, with an estimated total value of £600,000, to Age UK East London for the provision of the Home and Settle Service. The decision includes a direct award under Provider Selection Regime regulations and a waiver of contract standing orders.