Decision details

Approval of the (updated) Deed of Agreement for South East Grid for Learning

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

For the Executive Member to approve the signing of the updated Consortium Agreement enacting the transfer of Lead Authority from the Council to East Sussex County Council.

Decision:

The Executive Member for Children, Young People & Learning agreed that the Consortium Agreement be approved for signature by the Borough Solicitor.

Reasons for the decision:

Historically SEGfL has had two main sources of funding: membership charges paid by Consortium Members and a management fee payable by service providers under a Framework Agreement negotiated by the Consortium.  Income from the Framework Agreement will cease on 1st April 2018 and the purpose of the change of Lead Authority is to allow SEGfL to develop its service offer and explore offering services directly to schools and groups of schools. 

Alternative options considered:

SEGfL considered a number of other options, such as partnership with another Regional Broadband Consortium or a commercial supplier but these had not progressed due to reservations from some members.  All member authorities were asked whether they wished to take on the role of Lead Authority and there was no interest other than from Orbis.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Financial Impact: The Council currently derives income from services provided to South East Grid for Learning which offsets the cost of membership.

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Children, Young People & Learning.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation through meetings and by telephone and email.

Consultees

Other South East Grid for Learning member authorities

Contact: Jeremy Saunders, Head of Open Learning Centre and Education Centre Email: jeremy.saunders@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 0118 9366401.

Publication date: 11/12/2017

Date of decision: 11/12/2017

Effective from: 20/12/2017

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