Decision details

To agree to the potential commissioning of the Community and VCSE Development Programme to commence on 1 April 2025, subject to a budget being determined through the Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources (RPPR) process.

15.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health.

DECISIONS

15.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Approve the procurement of a Community and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Development Programme from 2025;

2) Approve the allocation of up to £539,000 (per annum) from the Public Health fund, subject to confirmation of the available budget through the Council’s budget setting processes; and

3) Delegate to the Director of Adult Social Care and Health authority to take all actions necessary to implement the Community and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Development Programme.

REASONS

15.3     The co-development of the Community and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Development Programme is progressing well, with a framework that partners agree could form the basis for the new programme and could have wider uses and benefits.

15.4     The blending of existing programmes into the new programme would be best suited to the letting of 1 contract and be spilt into 5 lots based on District and Borough boundaries.

15.5     The indicative budget will be funded from the Public Health fund and represents a significant reduction in funding, contributing to the Reconciling Policy, Performance and Resources process.