Purpose

Consideration
will be given to reduce the current contract value by £750k.
Calderdale and Kirklees proposal is to design a different service
delivery model for LA (Local Authority) statutory
duties to reduce the proportion of young
people who are not in education, employment and training (NEET).
This is critical in supporting young people to access education and
training. Therefore, tracking and understanding the characteristics
and current activity of the young people in their area is crucial
and is undertaken effectivelyby C +
K careers. 
Should the proposal be agreed, the contract expectations would need
to be adjusted accordingly.
 
C + K Careers also provide other
services to the Council, and these remain unaffected by this
proposal.
 
Officers of the Council have
undertaken engagement with the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of C + K Careers as well as colleagues in
Calderdale Council.
The CEO has considered the
implications with the C + K Careers Board. 
 
Local authority officers to
continue to work together with C + K in exploring ways to
sustain the expertise delivered by the company.

Content

·      
Approval given for the contract value for the LA
Statutory Duties in relation to Careers Education, Information,
Advice and Guidance that is fulfilled by C+ K Careers to
be  reduced by £750k for the
financial year 2024/25 onwards.

·      
The Service Director for Learning and Early
Support  and Service Director for Legal
Governance and Commissioning is given delegated authority to liaise
with C + K careers and sign contracts (respectively) on behalf of
the Council reflecting this reduction.