On 13 February 2024, Cabinet:-
(i) Approved for Birmingham City Council to
enter into an Agreement with and accept the grant funding from WMCA for the
Careers & Enterprise Company provision of Enterprise Co-ordinator Services
in Birmingham;
(ii) Authorised, in respect of BEP - for a negotiated
procedure of contracts without competition to commence in accordance with the
Procurement and Contract Governance Rules;
(iii) Approved award of contract following
negotiations conclusion. To prevent further contracting delay and agreed that
delegated approval to the Deputy Leader could be permitted at pre-procurement
stage, rather than requiring a Contract Award Report for Cabinet Approval;
(iv) Approved to consequently enter into a back-to-back
Agreement with BEP to provide the Careers Hub and Enterprise Co-ordinator
Services in Birmingham, subject to and following the satisfactory conclusion of
negotiations as above;
(v) Delegated authority to the Deputy Leader
to work with the Executive Director for Children and Families, and the Chief
Finance Officer, Finance & Governance to accept the funding offer and enter
into the Agreements;
(vi) Authorised the City Solicitor to execute
and complete all necessary legal documents to give effect to the above
recommendations, including noting the satisfactory negotiation for Contract
Award by the Head of Procurement.
THE DEADLINE FOR CALL IN IS 1600
HOURS ON MONDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2024.