Minute No. 319 (Cabinet Book 3, Agenda Item No. 10 refers)

Referred direct by Cabinet

The Committee considered Minute 319 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 29 September 2022, which had been referred directly to the Committee for scrutiny, together with a report of the Executive Director (Adults and Communities) presenting options for the re-procurement of the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Contract.

Resolved:

That the matter be referred back to the Cabinet for reconsideration, with a request to address the concerns of the Committee in regard to the possible impact of the proposed financial envelope for the Southend Infrastructure Service on the local community and voluntary sector .

Note: This is an Executive Function

Cabinet Member: Councillor K Mitchell

The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Adults and Communities) presenting the options for the re-procurement of Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Contract.

Resolved:

That the outcomes set out in the submitted report, the financial envelope of £100,000 and the recommended procurement option to go to tender for a Southend infrastructure service, be approved.

Reasons for decision:

To go out to the market for a new voluntary sector infrastructure service for Southend so that it may attract different providers with new ideas and the City can benefit from economies of scale. It will also allow Southend City Council to clearly specify what they want from the new contract.

Other options:

1. To cease funding an infrastructure contract.

2. To go out to tender with Essex County Council as part of a larger contract.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Referred direct to: People Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Mitchell

Report of Executive Director (Adult and Communities)