Purpose

Following the conclusion of a mini-competition
exercise on the Social Work degree apprenticeship framework
agreement and having consulted with the Cabinet Member for Finance
& Change in accordance with the Individual Cabinet Member
decision dated 7 August 2019, the Interim Executive Director of
Corporate Resources,

Resolved to: -

Award a Call-Off Contract for the supply of the level 6 Social
Worker Degree Apprenticeship programme to University of
Gloucestershire for our Children & Families Services. The
proposed Call-Off Contract shall continue for an initial period of
3 years and include an option to extend its term for a further
period of not more than 2 years.

Decision

In coming to this decision, the Interim
Executive Director of Corporate Resources has given due and full
regard to the requirements of the Public Sector Equality Duty
contained in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 (“the
Act”) by reference to the law itself.
 
Having fully considered all available
information, he decided to reject any alternative options and take
the recommended decision(s), for the reasons set out in the
published decision report.