Decision details

The Council provides staff training in a number of different ways, including engaging external trainers where necessary.  The Cabinet will be asked to approve the procurement strategy for the engagement of a managed training provider via the ESPO Managed Training Services Framework (no. 383_21) in preparation for the ending of the current contract in September 2023.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of a contract for a Managed Training Provider in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Authorise the Director of Workforce Change, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Growth and Core Services and the Chief Legal Officer, to conduct the procurement and award and enter into the contract and all other necessary or ancillary agreements with the successful supplier to fully implement and effect the proposals.