Decision

The Executive Head of Internal Services has decided to approve recommendations for data apprenticeships to improve capabilities at Havant Borough Council.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations for data apprenticeships were approved.

summary: The decision at stake is the undertaking of data apprenticeships for staff at Havant Borough Council to improve data maturity and capability.

topline: The Executive Head of Internal Services has decided to approve recommendations for data apprenticeships to improve capabilities at Havant Borough Council.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves investing in training and development for staff, which could potentially lead to disagreements over budget allocation and priorities.

affected_stakeholders: ["Staff at Havant Borough Council", "Executive Head of Internal Services", "Multiverse", "YPO 1086 Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=713

Decision Maker: Executive Head of Internal Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Havant Borough Council has undertaken a wide ranging review of its data maturity and the capability of the organisation, its infrastructure and teams to make use of modern ICT tools, and available data sets. Commencing with launch of a new data use and analytics strategy, it is a commitment to long term action, to improve these capabilities. This needs to be underpinned by comprehensive training and development offer, of which this is just one part.  

Content: Havant Borough Council has undertaken a wide ranging review of its data maturity and the capability of the organisation, its infrastructure and teams to make use of modern ICT tools, and available data sets. Commencing with launch of a new data use and analytics strategy, it is a commitment to long term action, to improve these capabilities. This needs to be underpinned by comprehensive training and development offer, of which this is just one part.   To undertake via Direct Award, a call off under the YPO 1086 Apprenticeships and Associated Training Framework, for services relating to Data Apprenticeships. This to be undertaken by Multiverse. This forms part of a wider body of organisations, through which staff at Havant BC can arrange apprenticeships.  

Date of Decision: June 9, 2025