The Hackney Procurement Board was scheduled to discuss several key procurement strategies and contract awards. These included proposals for integrated early pregnancy and infant feeding support services, the recommissioning of vehicle removal and car pound services, and the procurement of new IT systems for parking and markets services. The board was also set to consider the establishment of a new contract for public space surveillance and optical fibre cable installation and maintenance, as well as the use of a dynamic purchasing system for adult skills funding.

Integrated Early Pregnancy and Infant Feeding Peer Support Service

A recommendation was scheduled to be made regarding the award of a contract for the Integrated Early Pregnancy & Infant Feeding Peer Support Service to the National Childbirth Trust (NCT). This service aims to provide peer support on maternity wards and in the community, including follow-up calls after discharge and a breast pump hire service, to improve breastfeeding continuation and reduce health inequalities. The proposed contract would be for an initial 21-month term, with an option for a further 12-month extension, at a total cost of up to £611,000 ex VAT. The service builds on the existing Infant Feeding Peer Support Service, extending its scope to include early pregnancy engagement and antenatal education, particularly for vulnerable groups. The report highlighted that this approach is funded through external grants from the Department for Education and the Department of Health and Social Care.

Vehicle Removals and Car Pound Services

The board was scheduled to consider a business case to commence procurement for vehicle removal and car pound services. The proposal aimed to repurpose the Bentley Road car park into a dedicated in-borough compound, with the objective of delivering projected net annual savings of £250,000, improving customer access, and strengthening enforcement capabilities. The procurement was planned to be structured into two lots: one for compound setup and operation, and another for vehicle removal and scrapping services. The report noted that up to £1.225 million in capital funding had been approved to support the construction and setup of the compound.

Parking and Markets Services IT Systems

A significant item on the agenda was the proposed procurement strategy for Parking and Markets ICT Systems. This procurement aims to replace existing systems that have been in place since 2015 and are crucial for managing parking enforcement, permits, cycle hangars, markets, and street trading. The proposal was to move to an open, competitive process using the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. This approach is designed to secure best value and reduce delivery risk by testing deliverability, integration, and mobilisation through structured stages. The procurement was planned to be divided into nine lots, with an estimated aggregated value of £10 million ex VAT, and an initial contract term of four years with two optional three-year extensions. The report highlighted the importance of these systems in generating over £40 million in annual revenue for the council.

Public Space Surveillance and Optical Fibre Cable Installation and Maintenance Contract

The board was scheduled to review a business case for the procurement strategy of a Public Space Surveillance (PSS) and Optical Fibre network installation and maintenance contract. The current contract for these services expires in April 2027. The proposed new contract would run for an initial period of three years, with the option for two further two-year extensions, bringing the total potential duration to seven years. The estimated total value of the contract was £17.1 million, encompassing both revenue and potential capital spend. This contract is vital for maintaining the council's network of 3,281 CCTV cameras, which are used for community safety, crime reduction, aiding police investigations, and supporting parking enforcement.

Adult Skills Funding Procurement

The board was asked to agree to the use of the existing Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Adult Learning Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the 2026/2027 procurement cycle for Adult Skills funding. This approach is intended to ensure the Employment, Skills and Adult Learning Service can quickly onboard delivery partners within the necessary timeframe for the upcoming academic year. The DPS is described as immediately usable and already employed by other adult learning providers. The proposed contract duration is one year, with the option for a one-year extension, and an estimated total value of £1,000,000. This interim arrangement is in place while work continues to establish the council's own Adult Learning Open Framework.

Integrated Early Pregnancy and Infant Feeding Peer Support Service

A recommendation was scheduled to be made regarding the award of a contract for the Integrated Early Pregnancy & Infant Feeding Peer Support Service to the National Childbirth Trust (NCT). This service aims to provide peer support on maternity wards and in the community, including follow-up calls after discharge and a breast pump hire service, to improve breastfeeding continuation and reduce health inequalities. The proposed contract would be for an initial 21-month term, with an option for a further 12-month extension, at a total cost of up to £611,000 ex VAT. The service builds on the existing Infant Feeding Peer Support Service, extending its scope to include early pregnancy engagement and antenatal education, particularly for vulnerable groups. The report highlighted that this approach is funded through external grants from the Department for Education and the Department of Health and Social Care.

Review of Action Tracker

An officer verbal update was scheduled regarding the Review of Action Tracker.

HPB Timetable for 2025-2026

The Hackney Procurement Board (HPB) timetable for 2025-2026 was also scheduled to be noted. The meeting schedule up to May 2026 was provided, with the next meeting listed for 12 May 2026.