Agenda item

8.1

The Executive Director, People Services submitted a report seeking Cabinet approval to re-commission existing Alternative Provision beyond February 2018 and improve the existing framework to enable dynamic purchasing and increased diversity of provision that better meets the needs of young people in Sheffield.

8.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

approves the re-commissioning of the Alternative Provision Framework as detailed within the report; and

(b)

delegates authority to the Executive Director, People Services, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Commercial Services and the Director of Legal and Governance to:

(i) proceed with the implementation of the procurement strategy for a framework arrangement for the Alternative Provision for the academic years 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 as discussed and agreed with Commercial Services, as set out and in line with the report;

(ii) award such contracts following the procurement process; and

(iii) take all other necessary steps not covered by existing delegations to achieve the outcomes outlined in the report.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

Lifelong Learning, Skills and Communities request that Cabinet uphold the recommendations made earlier in the report to ensure business continuity is achieved and to provide a futureproof framework that will allow for the continued development of Alternative Provision in Sheffield.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

Consideration was given as to whether there should be a separate commission for each of the key cohort groups.  This option was rejected as:

§   It would be time consuming for applicants to make several similar applications if they delivery services to more than one cohort group

§   Commercial and Legal services are confident that the commission can be designed to satisfactorily accommodate all cohorts without need for multiple commissions or contracts

§   Quality is maintained and risk is reduced by standardising practice (where applicable) across all contracts.

8.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

8.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

8.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Jayne Ludlam, Executive Director, People Services.

8.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Children, Young People and Family Support

8.1

The Executive Director, People Services submitted a report seeking Cabinet approval to re-commission existing Alternative Provision beyond February 2018 and improve the existing framework to enable dynamic purchasing and increased diversity of provision that better meets the needs of young people in Sheffield.

8.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

approves the re-commissioning of the Alternative Provision Framework as detailed within the report; and

(b)

delegates authority to the Executive Director, People Services, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Commercial Services and the Director of Legal and Governance to:

(i) proceed with the implementation of the procurement strategy for a framework arrangement for the Alternative Provision for the academic years 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 as discussed and agreed with Commercial Services, as set out and in line with the report;

(ii) award such contracts following the procurement process; and

(iii) take all other necessary steps not covered by existing delegations to achieve the outcomes outlined in the report.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

Lifelong Learning, Skills and Communities request that Cabinet uphold the recommendations made earlier in the report to ensure business continuity is achieved and to provide a futureproof framework that will allow for the continued development of Alternative Provision in Sheffield.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

Consideration was given as to whether there should be a separate commission for each of the key cohort groups.  This option was rejected as:

§   It would be time consuming for applicants to make several similar applications if they deliver services to more than one cohort group

§   Commercial and Legal services are confident that the commission can be designed to satisfactorily accommodate all cohorts without need for multiple commissions or contracts

§   Quality is maintained and risk is reduced by standardising practice (where applicable) across all contracts.