Decision details

12.1

To seek authority for Sheffield City Council to continue as the Accountable Body for the Ambition and Pathways to Success Projects and accept from the DWP additional grant allocations and extensions for the following projects: Ambition (£1.878m) and Pathways to Success (£1.714m) – ‘the Extensions’; and

In respect of Sheffield City Council’s participation in these projects as a delivery partner, the report seeks authority for the Council to procure and award contracts for employment services from the Voluntary and Community Sector.

12.2

RESOLVED: That Co-operative Executive:-

1.    That the Council continues to act as the Accountable Body for the Ambition and Pathways to Success projects, accept the additional grant allocations and extensions for the following projects: Ambition (£1.878m) and Pathways to Success (£1.714m) - ‘the Extensions’; and

2.    In respect of the Council’s participating in these projects as a delivery partner, the Council is authorised to procure and award contracts for employment support in Sheffield through open tender for contracts which in total will have a value of up to £1.636m.

12.3

Reasons for Decision

12.3.1

The Programme will directly support vulnerable residents to find and sustain employment.

The activities and outcomes of the Programme will directly contribute to the delivery of the One Year Plan:

•         Communities and Neighbourhoods

•          Education Health and Care

•         Economy, climate change and development

12.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

12.4.1

The option to not apply for ‘the Extensions’ was considered before applying but rejected as the opportunity presents significant income generation from external sources to support our most vulnerable residents into employment.

12.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

12.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

12.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Executive Director, People Services

12.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee