Decision Maker: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 15, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to procure and award a contract for a Learning and Development Managed Service Provider.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in favour):   1. To approve the procurement of a managed service provider, as outlined in the report, using a suitable procurement framework.   2. To authorise the Director of Workforce and Change, in consultation with the Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, to take all steps required to procure and award a contract for a learning and development managed service provider for 3 years with a maximum spend of £900,000.   3. To authorise the Director of Workforce and Change, in consultation with the Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, to invoke any subsequent extensions/ variations specifically defined in the contract being awarded.