Purpose

The Cabinet Member will consider the award of 12-month Extensions for Mental Health Pathways Lots 1-4, Shirland West Recovery Cluster, Shirland East Recovery Cluster, Pimlico Pathway Recovery Cluster & Central Recovery Cluster

Decision

Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Housing Services has approved the modification of the contracts for the continuation of the Council’s Mental Health Supported Accommodation Pathway, maintaining existing service provision across all four clusters; Shirland West, Shirland East, Pimlico and Central, for a further 12?month period from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027.

Reasons for Decision: The continuation of the Mental Health Supported Accommodation Pathway is necessary to ensure that residents who rely on these services continue receiving essential support without interruption. Maintaining the existing service provision for a further 12 months also provides the Council with the opportunity to undertake a much-needed Joint Strategic Needs Assessment of residents who present with mental health support needs and should determine the future mental health pathway model, ahead of a full competitive re?procurement.