Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to the Council appraising opportunitiesto deliver the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) ‘Restart’ employment programme as a subcontractor.

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth, following consultation with the Strategic Director, Resources & Digital and Strategic Director, Corporate Services & Governance appraises subcontracting opportunities arising from the Restart mini-competition.

(ii)

That the Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth, following consultation with the Strategic Director, Resources & Digital and Strategic Director, Corporate Services & Governance be authorised to agree the terms of a resulting subcontract with prime provider(s) and provide an update to Cabinet on the outcome.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To pursue opportunities to deliver the DWP Restart programme as part of the Council’s employment response to COVID 19.

(B)

To pursue opportunities to directly influence the local delivery of the national Restart programme to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives.

(C)

To ensure that the Council is able to meet the requirements of the procurement timetable set by the DWP.