Children, Young People and Skills Committee
Date of meeting 7 March 2022
Agenda Item 73
officer Amendment
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That paragraphs 11.2 and 11.3 be amended as shown below in bold italics
11.2 At all stages of the commissioning process Brighton and Hove City Council will work in line with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 and consider the economic, social, and environmental improvements that the local area can benefit from through the Information, Advice and Support Service recommissioning. Providers will need to demonstrate how they will achieve and exceed the requirements specified by Brighton and Hove City Council. This will Include promoting independence and choice, employing and training locally, supporting the local economy, developing community partnerships and initiatives.
11.3 Brighton & Hove City Council evaluates social value differently to East Sussex County Council. East Sussex County Council is duty bound to score on its Social Value Charter whereas Brighton & Hove City Council have a 10% allocation in accordance with its Social Value Framework policy.
We have since deliberated and negotiated with our partners in East Sussex County Council and got them to find a common ground between their Social Value Charter and Brighton & Hove’s Social Value Framework policy, compromise and agree to and work with our 10% allocation to Social Value. This now means the joint evaluation panel of both local authorities will assess and score all questions, including Social Value, in a single combined evaluation process. This will eliminate any negative impact on potential economies of scale we aim to achieve via the joint procurement. This will create a win-win situation for both Brighton & Hove and East Sussex County Council.