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Published Delegated Executive Decisions

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Decision Number: 0046 2019/20

Executive Portfolio:
Corporate Services, Estates & Communication
Decision Number:
0046 2019/20
Exempt / Confidential Item:
No
Ward(s) Affected:
All Wards
Declarations of Interest Received:
None
Title:
Agreement to utilise the YPO (Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation) web based platfrom for the procurement of apprenticeship standards
Summary of Decision:
This decision seeks approval to utilise the YPO framework for the procurement of apprenticeship training standards in order to maximise the use of the Council's Apprenticeship Levy, ensure the efficient provision of best quality training and value for money.
Proposed Decision:
To utilise the YPO framework for the procurement of apprenticeship training standards.
Summary of Reason for Decision:
To rationalise the process of identifying and procuring training providers to deliver quality apprenticeship standards.
Reason for Decision:
The Council's existing apprenticeship procurement arrangements have expired; YPO's Apprenticeship and Associated Training Framework is an effective solution that enables efficient sourcing and procurement of training providers to deliver identified apprenticeship standards in a timely fashion. The framework provides all the necessary information to enable the Council to appoint the most appropriate providers to meet our apprenticeship training needs, without the need to run resource intensive tender exercises. The framework will ensure that the Council is compliant with the EU Public Contracts Regs 2015.
Risks Associated with this Decision:
Liability for losses incured by YPO as a result of trading conditions, fraud or mismanagement.
Measures to Redress Risk:
Governance arrangements provide for appropriate scrutiny, oversight, audit and officer and member involvement. Robust management of the Council's Apprenticship Levy in particular the individual arrangements to manage and monitor the performance of individual apprenticeship training providers.
Anti Poverty / Human Rights / Agenda 21 Implications:
Attachments:
Please Contact Angela Farrell - Ext 1831 for more details.