Issue details

Award of the Youth Employability Service (YES) contract

Decision to award the Youth Employability Service contract  in May once re-tendering process has been completed, with new contract to commence 1st October 2023.

The Youth Employability Service help meet East Sussex County Council’s statutory duties to encourage, enable and assist young people to participate in education or training. The service provides good quality support to a significant number of vulnerable young people, ensuring they have the opportunity to progress into and through post 16 education, training or employment improving their life chances and choices.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/01/2023

Decision due: April 2023 by Director of Children's Services

Lead member: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Lead director: Director of Children's Services

Department: Children's Services

Contact: Caroline McKiddie, Partnership Manager: Education, Employment & Training 01323 463729 Email: caroline.mckiddie@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01323 463729.