To award twelve district youth services contracts to deliver open access youth work to Kent’s children and young people aged 8–19 years old (and up to 24 for those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities) from 1st September 2016 to 31st August 2021.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure or savings of more than £1m;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Division affected: (All Division);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/06/2016
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt -
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Pre-contract award
Department: Education & Young People's Services
Contact: Andy Jones, Planning and Development Manager, Integrated Youth Services 03000417105 Email: andy.jones@kent.gov.uk.
Consultees
The matter will be discussed at the Education and Young Peoples Cabinet Committee Meeting on the 1st July 2016.
Financial implications: Lead officer: Andy Jones – Commissioning Officer Strategic Commissioning 03000417105 Andy.Jones@kent.gov.uk Lead Director: Florence Kroll- Director of Early Help and Preventative Services Early Help and Preventative Services 03000416362 Florence.Kroll@kent.gov.uk
Legal implications: 16/00059
Equalities implications: Financial Implications: The annual contract value for Youth Services is £1.2m per annum for 5 years. Equality Impact Assessments: Following an initial Equality Impact Assessment no negative impacts have been identified. Sustainability Implication: There are no significant sustainability implications.