Issue details
Review of Commissioning – Housing, Welfare and Debt Advice Services
The Council currently holds a contract with
West Oxfordshire Citizens Advice for the provision of housing,
welfare, and debt advice services. This contract is due to expire
on 31 March 2027.
This report seeks approval to extend the existing contract, by way
of a waiver, for a further three-year period. The proposed
extension will ensure continuity of service provision both in
advance of and following the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
process.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure or savings > £150,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/06/2026
Decision due: 9 Sep 2026 by Executive
Considered on: 2 Sep 2026 by Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Considered on: 16 Sep 2026 by Council
Lead member: Executive Member for Finance - Cllr Alaric Smith
Lead director: Head of Environmental Protection, Revenues and Benefits - Mandy Fathers
Department: Operations
Contact: Mandy Fathers, Business Manager - Environmental, Welfare & Revenue Service Email: [email protected].