Decision details

West Sussex County Council is an Apprenticeship Levy paying organisation. A Task & Finish Group (TFG), chaired by Gavin Wright, Director of Human Resources and Organisation Development, is supporting the county council’s broader work to reset its approach to employment and skills.  The work of this group includes focussing on:

1. Maximising the Apprenticeship Levy by encouraging the recruitment of more apprentices.
2. Developing a longer-term approach to recruitment and retention through strategic workforce planning.

The procurement of a training provider to deliver this apprenticeship, will aid the achievement of these objectives.  The current contract is due to expire in May 2025.

The Cabinet Member for Support Services and Economic Development has approved:

(1)        The commencement of a procurement exercise, to procure a training provider(s) to deliver this apprenticeship via the Learning and Development Dynamic Purchasing System (L&D DPS), the approved procurement route for learning and development contracts and in accordance with the County Council’s Standing Orders.

(2)        The delegation of authority to the Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development to award the contract(s) to the bidder(s) submitting the most economically advantageous tender in terms of technical and commercial ability.

None declared.