Decision
Analysis
outcome: Approval was given to award the contract to the bidder with the highest score against the evaluation criteria, for a period of three years and six months, with a value of £1.6 million.
summary: The decision involves awarding a contract for the delivery of the Connect to Work Programme through an Open Tender procurement process.
topline: The Delegated Decisions has decided to award a £1.6 million contract for the Connect to Work Programme through an Open Tender procurement process.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves public funds and the outsourcing of a service that may impact local stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Public", "Press", "Contract bidder", "Local community"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://milton-keynes.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2079
Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To consider awarding a contract for the delivery of the Connect to Work programme, for residents in Milton Keynes who face barriers to employment.
Content: 1. That the public and press be excluded from the meeting by virtue of Paragraph 3 (Information relating to the Financial or Business Affairs of the Authority) of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, in order that the meeting consider the exempt Annex to the report. 2. That approval to award a contract for the delivery of the Connect to Work Programme (outsourced provision) following completion of an Open Tender procurement process, be agreed. 3. That the contract be awarded to the bidder achieving the highest score against the published evaluation criteria, for a period of three years and six months, commencing from September 2026 to the value of £1.6 million.
Date of Decision: July 21, 2026