Issue details

Social Worker (integrated degree) Apprenticeship Procurement

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.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/10/2024

Decision due: November 2024 by Cabinet Member for Support Services and Economic Development (Cllr Steve Waight)

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Support Services and Economic Development (Cllr Steve Waight)

Contact: Lindsey Hannant, Head of Resourcing Organisational Development & Talent Email: lindsey.hannant@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 22435.

Consultation process

Representations concerning this proposed decision can be made to the decision maker, via the report author, by the beginning of the month in which the decision is due to be taken.

Consultees

No consultees currently identified.

Democratic Services Contact: Adam Chisnall Tel: 033 022 28314

Decisions

Background papers

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