Decision details

The Executive will be asked to approve bringing in house the targeted element of the Connexions Service which is currently delivered by London East Connexions partnership and awarding a three year contract for the universal element of the Connexions Service following the full tendering process

Received a report from the Corporate Director of Children’s Services outlining proposals to tender the Connexions Universal service and transfer the Connexions targeted team into the local authority under Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE) regulations.

Agreed, in order to assist the Council to achieve all of its Community Priorities and as a matter of good financial practise, to

1. Agree the incorporation of the Connexions Targeted Service into the Youth Service which will form part of the IYSS.  This will bring the existing team of personal advisers into the local authority under TUPE regulations.

2.  Agree the tendering of the Connexions Universal Service  for a period of three years,with an option to extend for a further two years dependent upon satisfactory performance, as detailed in the report; and

1. In accordance with the Council’s Constitution Contract Rules paragraph 3.6, advise if Members wish to be involved with the packaging and specification of the above mentioned contracts and decide the nature of their involvement in the subsequent evaluation and award of the contract.