Issue details

Extension period of 24 months to the Youth Employability Service (YES) contract

Approval of an extension period of 24 months to the Youth Employability Service (YES) contract. The current contract has the facility to extend up to 36 months. The YES contract delivers the Council’s statutory duty to provide appropriate and targeted Information Advice and Guidance to those 16 and 17 year old young people who face specific and complex barriers to participation and are vulnerable and disengaged from learning.

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: 31/01/2025

Decision due: March 2025 by Director of Children's Services

Lead director: Director of Children's Services

Department: Children's Services

Contact: Penny Mackay, Senior Manager - SEND Change Programme 07745 107434 Email: penny.mackay@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 07745 107434.