Decision details

LOP:CYP2223019 - Service Transformation Fund – additional funding for Commissioning Lead

Decision Maker: Director of Learning, Opportunities and Skills

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Additional capacity is required to support the commissioning elements of a number of strategies across the directorate to facilitate transformation and cost effective models of delivery. Support is also required for the transition by DCST into Doncaster Council with support for the novation of contracts.

Decision:

To utilise funding identified through the Service Transformation Fund of £42,885 to provide additional temporary capacity to support the Commissioning function across the directorate:
1 year term FTE Commissioning Lead (Grade 9)

Alternative options considered:

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED
Increasing capacity will provide immediate resource. Without capacity to support the commissioning functions there is a risk to adhering to corporate procurement regulations, ensuring contract monitoring and best value and quality of provision to ensure the best outcomes for children, young people and their families.

Publication date: 17/08/2022

Date of decision: 28/06/2022

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