(i)
Cabinet agreed to commence the procurement
process, award contracts, and implement the framework as per timetable
summarised in 1.4 of the report of 17 May 2022.
(ii)
That the further step of making any framework
award be delegated to the Portfolio Holder for Children, Education, Skills and
Early Help in consultation with the Executive Director People – Children’s.
Reason for the
decision
Cabinet is required to approve all key decisions with financial consequences of £500k or more
The current contractual arrangements will come to an end in March 2023.
To be compliant with procurement legalisation, to ensure best value and quality of training provision