Procurement
Councils are currently addressing persistent audit concerns regarding contract management and governance in procurement processes.
Councils are currently addressing persistent audit concerns regarding procurement processes, with Tower Hamlets Council's external auditors identifying weaknesses in contract management in September 2026. The Audit Committee reviewed an interim value for money report, which noted four statutory recommendations and six significant weaknesses remained outstanding. In July 2026, three audits at Barking and Dagenham Council were flagged for limited assurance, including governance of council companies.
Haringey Council's Cabinet approved the commencement of a procurement process for adult social care home care and reablement services in March 2026, aiming to sustain and strengthen existing services. This decision was made to update the model for current market conditions. Looking ahead, the Employment Sub-Committee of Barnet Council will meet on 5 October 2026, and Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet will meet on 7 October 2026, with procurement on their agendas.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Audit Committee reviewed EY's interim value for money report on 24 September 2026. Source
- EY identified persistent weaknesses in Tower Hamlets' contract management in September 2026. Source
- Three audits at Barking and Dagenham Council were flagged for limited assurance in July 2026. Source
- Haringey Council's Cabinet approved procurement for adult social care home care services in March 2026. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council faced 'significant weaknesses' in governance and financial management in December 2025. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.