The report for decision sets out the purpose and need for the procurement of a two-phase contract for a strategic deliver partner to support the Children, Young People and Education Directorate (CYPE) to deliver the service transformation and savings required over 2024 – 2026.
The programme of work to be delivered will amplify and accelerate the pace of delivery across the existing CYPE transformation programme, identifying new opportunities to sustain service quality and reduce costs.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £1,000,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/03/2024
Reason for urgency:
Clarification of the governance requirements for the strategy and award of this contract was finalised on 04/03/24. To meet the financial challenge of the MTFS for CYPE the strategic partner needs to be onboarded as soon as possible in the financial year, having due regard to robust governance arrangements
Financial Impact: (All Financial Impacts);
Decision due: Not before 21st Mar 2024 by Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
Cllr Maria Gatland
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
Lead director: Corporate Director of Children, Young People & Education
Department: Children, Young People & Education Directorate
Contact: Simon Townend, Head of Performance and Business Improvemnet Email: Simon.Townend@croydon.gov.uk Email: Simon.Townend@croydon.gov.uk.