Decision details

Cabinet received a report of the Economic Development Consultant which provided details of a contract exemption that, due to it exceeding the requisite value set out in the Constitution, had to be reported to Cabinet for information.

The Mayor commented that it was an important piece of work.  The first project had been very successful.  It would provide an important support to the local economy.

The Economic Development Manager confirmed the contract had exceeded the threshold set out in the Constitution.  The original project had been designed and led by the University of Hertfordshire, which had been very successful.  The second project already had 90 people signed up.  It had been essential to secure funding by the end of March 2022.

The project was welcomed by members.  Councillor Bell enquired whether the age limit could be reduced to under 18 in order to attract school students who may be 17 years old.

The Economic Development Manager advised that the team would be looking at future initiatives and proposed working with West Herts College as a feeder to the scheme.  Options would be explored for the future.

RESOLVED –

1.         that the exemption be noted.