Contract Variations - Supported Accommodation Pathway for Complex Singles
April 15, 2026 Cabinet Member for Housing Services (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 Housing Services approved contract extensions for supported accommodation providers on 15/04/2026. These extensions are to support planned recommissioning activity for complex singles. The decision includes contract variations for Refuge, St Mungo's, SHP, Solace Women's Aid, Church Army, The Passage, and Look Ahead.
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Purpose
The Cabinet Member will consider contract variations for rough sleeping supported accommodation.
Decision
Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Housing Services has approved a series of contract extensions to providers to support planned recommissioning activity.
Reasons for Decision: Supported accommodation provision enables the delivery of the Council’s statutory services in Westminster, including the prevention and management of homelessness for residents who have additional support needs and providing a cost-effective alternative to residential care placements for the vulnerable. Contract modifications have been sought to allow time for recommissioned services to commence and enable delivery of the remaining planned procurement pipeline for 2026/2027
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Effective from | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |