Council's Contract Procedure Rules
Councils are using their contract procedure rules for urgent service provision and approving new contracts.
Havering Council's Cabinet approved the award of contracts for Ofsted-registered alternative provision in August 2026. Earlier, in January 2026, Bromley Council awarded an urgent interim contract for its Direct Payment Support Service to The Disability Syndicate, valued at £563,907 over 24 months. This direct award was made by the Director of Social Services under the Council's Contract Procedure Rules, following the insolvency of the previous provider.
These rules govern how councils procure goods and services, ensuring processes for awarding and managing contracts. The urgent contract award by Bromley Council was made to ensure continuity of service for residents, with the process typically involving competitive tendering as stated in the Procurement Act 2023.
Key facts
- Bromley Council awarded an urgent interim contract for Direct Payment Support Service in January 2026. Source
- The Bromley contract was valued at £563,907 over 24 months. Source
- The Bromley contract was awarded to The Disability Syndicate. Source
- The Director of Social Services made the direct award under the Council's Contract Procedure Rules. Source
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