Decision

The Executive Councillor for Communities has decided to extend the council's contract for services with Storey's Field Community Trust to facilitate the TUPE process for council employees to the University of Cambridge.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendation to extend the contract for services was approved.

summary: The decision at stake is the extension of the council's contract for services with Storey's Field Community Trust to enable the University of Cambridge to obtain admitted body status for staff who will TUPE.

topline: The Executive Councillor for Communities has decided to extend the council's contract for services with Storey's Field Community Trust to facilitate the TUPE process for council employees to the University of Cambridge.

reason_contentious: This issue is not contentious as it is aimed at minimizing risks for completing the TUPE of council employees to the University of Cambridge.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council employees", "Storey's Field Community Trust", "University of Cambridge"]

contentiousness_score: 0

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

URL: https://democracy.cambridge.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5660

Decision Maker: Executive Councillor for Communities

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This is an Urgent Officer Decision. To extend the councils contract for services with Storey’s Field Community Trust, which is due to end 31st March 2025, by a maximum of 2 months to 30th May 2025. This is to enable the University of Cambridge to obtain admitted body status to LGPS for staff who will TUPE.

Content: Record of Officer Urgent Decision    Extension to Contract for Services – Storey’s Field Community Trust   Decision (s) taken: To extend the councils contract for services with Storey’s Field Community Trust, which is due to end 31st March 2025, by a maximum of 2 months to 30th May 2025. This is to enable the University of Cambridge to obtain admitted body status to LGPS for staff who will TUPE.   This is the maximum extension period, and it is hoped that only one month will be required for admitted body status to be confirmed and for the TUPE process to complete.   Decision of: Communities Director, Sam Scharf   Reference: 25/OfficerUrgent/E&C/03   Date of decision:27.03.25                         Decision Type: Non-Key   Matter for Decision: Agreement to extend the councils contract for services with Storey’s Field Community Trust by 2 months until 30th May 2025   Why the Decision had to be made (and any alternative options): Other alternative options for proceeding with TUPE of staff to the University of Cambridge without having obtained admitted body status present risks for staff and the council and are unacceptable.   Directors’ decision: Approved   Reason for the decision: To minimise any risk for completing the TUPE of council employees to the University of Cambridge   Conflict of interest: None   Comments: The Executive Councillor for Communities, Councillor Wade, was notified of the urgent decision process who confirmed via e-mail on 31/03/25, agreed to the procedure and decision.

Date of Decision: April 1, 2025