Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 19, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to the Connect to Work Procurement Strategy

Content: Councillor Rachel Bishop-Firth declared a personal interest in relation to agenda item 12: Connect to Work Procurement Strategy, as an employee of the Education Development Trust. She confirmed that her employer had not submitted a bid under this programme.     RESOLVED that the Executive approved:   1)     the procurement strategy to deliver the Berkshire wide Connect to Work programme up to a total value of £10.5m.   2)     and delegated authority to the Director for Place and Growth to begin the tender exercise for Connect to Work, following agreement from the Place Directors of all 6 local authorities regarding the delivery plan, service specification and procurement strategy.