URL: https://milton-keynes.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1697

Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To consider: a)      approving an IAA for the delivery of the DWP 'Connect to Work' programme, as part of the South Midlands regional group; and b)      agreeing the procurement approach for part of the delivery programme.  

Content: To consider: a)      approving an IAA for the delivery of the DWP 'Connect to Work' programme, as part of the South Midlands regional group; and b)      agreeing the procurement approach for part of the delivery programme.   1.         That that the Council: a)         agree to work in partnership with West Northamptonshire, Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and North Northamptonshire Councils to deliver the Connect to Work project; and b)         that authority be delegated to the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Director of Law and Governance to finalise the terms of and enter into an Inter Authority Agreement for project delivery, for a term of five years, and any other necessary agreements. 2.         That the commencement of a procurement exercise to procure, in a compliant manner, one or more suppliers for delivery of Connect to Work provision following the IPS and SEQF models of Supported Employment for Milton Keynes from year 2 (April 2026) to the end of year 4 (March 2029), be approved. 3.         That authority be delegated to the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Cabinet member for Children and Young People, to determine the scope, length and value of any contracts procured, in accordance with 1.2 above, taking into consideration aspects to be delivered in-house.

Date of Decision: September 30, 2025