Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to agree proposals to award the Council’s Social Infrastructure contract, for the support service of the voluntary and community sector in Barking in Dagenham currently held by the BD_Collective, for a further four years from 1 July 2024.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of a contract for a Social Infrastructure support service, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Leadership and Engagement, the Strategic Director, Resources and the Head of Legal, to conduct the procurement and award and enter into the contract and all other necessary or ancillary agreements to fully implement and effect the proposals.