Decision

The Director of Enabler Services has decided to appoint Round 2 Apprenticeship Training Providers to the Council's framework for continued delivery of Apprenticeships.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision to appoint Round 2 Apprenticeship Training Providers on to the Council's framework for continued delivery of Apprenticeships within the Council and its schools.

topline: The Director of Enabler Services has decided to appoint Round 2 Apprenticeship Training Providers to the Council's framework for continued delivery of Apprenticeships.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves selecting specific training providers, which could impact local stakeholders and potentially lead to disagreements over the selection process.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Community and voluntary controlled schools", "Apprenticeship Training Providers"]

contentiousness_score: 5

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

URL: https://westmorlandandfurness.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=146

Decision Maker: Director of Enabler Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This report seeks approval to appoint Round 2 Apprenticeship Training Providers on to the Council’s Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework, to enable the continued delivery of Apprenticeships within the Council (and its community and voluntary controlled schools). Appendix 1 provides details of the bidders scoring and the Training Providers recommended for appointment to Round 2.

Content: To appoint Round 2 Apprenticeship Training Providers on to the Council’s Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework, to enable the continued delivery of Apprenticeships within the Council (and its community and voluntary controlled schools).

Date of Decision: July 16, 2025