Purpose

Support for the economically inactive residents of the Borough, under UKSPF Y4 funding.

Decision

Approved on the basis that Procurement are aware of this and advice is being taken.

Reasons for the decision

To seek approval to start a new contract with the Government Funded Organisation, Futures as part of a continuation of the ‘Transform Your Future’ Programme, which supports the economically inactive under the People and Skills theme of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) 2025-2026 Programme. UKSPF is time-limited funding and swift mobilisation is needed to meet the required outputs and outcomes, therefore an urgent decision is needed.

Alternative options considered

a)Do nothing and not proceed with delivery of the service for UKSPF Y4;
b)Go out to tender as part of a procurement process and award a new contract to deliver the service.
c)Direct award to Futures under the conditions detailed within the report
Further details within the report.