This is an update report on proposed changes to the Youth Service delivery model as requested by the 26th February 2020 Cabinet. It will recommend the Mayor approve a model for delivery of commissioned and in-house youth activity and the contract value for centre based youth activity; detached youth projects; and specialist youth provision for the period 2021-2024.

The need to achieve savings within the Youth Service arising from the 2020/21 to the 2023/24 Medium Term Financial Savings (MTFS) proposals.

This report updates Cabinet on the delivery model for the Youth Service’s universal and specialist commissioned activities; and the delivery arrangements for the in-house retained youth service which will focus on contract management and oversight; strengthening youth voice and empowerment; and delivery of more intensive, targeted youth work as part of the creation of a 0 -25 workforce in partnership with Early Help, and the Integrated Early Years Service.

The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To approve the proposed model for delivery of commissioned and in-house youth activity provision.

2.    To approve the commissioned contract value for centre based youth activity; detached youth projects; and specialist youth provision for the period 2021-2024 (CS5678).

3.    Following tender, delegate authority to the Corporate Director Children’s and Culture to award contract CS5678.

4.    To authorise the Divisional Director, Legal Services to execute all necessary contract documents in respect of the awards of contract CS5678.

5.    To approve a up to 4-month extension to the exiting providers 1-year contract due to potential delays in engaging with stakeholders during the Covid 19 pandemic.

6.    To approve the additional MTFS savings of £100,000.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN AND CULTURE (J. THOMAS)

(Divisional Director, Youth and Commissioning (R. Martins-Taylor)

(Youth Service Strategic Development Lead (M Bannis-Royer)