Decision details

Purpose of Report: To propose the main terms on which the Council will let a new contract to Make it York (MIY) for the period 2021-24.

The Executive are asked to :
• Agree to enter into a further contract with MIY
• Agree the priorities on which the new service specification are to be based
• Agree that further work is undertaken to develop the outcomes and service levels schedule of the contract (the SLA) following consultation with businesses and other stakeholder groups

Resolved:  (i)      That the priorities on which the new service specifications are to be based be agreed as set out in paragraph 10 of the report and following.

                   (ii)      That approval be given to undertake further work with Make It York to develop the outcomes and service levels schedule of the contract (the SLA), following consultation with businesses and other stakeholder groups, and to bring these back to Executive in April.

                   (iii)     That approval be given to extend the current contract on the current terms until the new contract is in place, following approval of that new contract by Executive in April.

Reason:     In order to create a closer relationship between the council and MIY, enabling them to work collaboratively with other organisations in the city and make the best use of resources for the benefit of York in the face of the challenges ahead.