Issue details

To note update on latest AEB close of academic year 2022/2023.

To grant delegated authority to the GMCA Treasurer to take forward additional AEB and / or FCFJ commissioning, and / or grant funding including to contract / grant funding agreement award.

To approve the proposed indicative allocations and subsequent expenditure for the GM grant-funded further education institutions.

To approve the proposed indicative allocations and subsequent expenditure for the GM procured providers as per the commissioning processes subject to annual terms and conditions being met.

To grant delegated authority to the GMCA Treasurer to agree any minor changes that arise during discussions between the grant funded or procured organisations and GMCA.

The Mayor, to approve the proposed indicative allocations and subsequent expenditure for the GM grant-funded Local Authorities and to grant delegated authority to the GMCA Treasurer to approve any minor changes that arise.

To grant delegated authority to the GMCA Treasurer, in consultation with the Leader and CEX portfolio holder for Education, Skills, Work, Apprenticeships and Digital, to make decisions relating to the procurement of any new adult skills delivery utilising the AEB underspend held reserves which responds to local needs, skills gaps outlined in other GM intelligence e.g. LSIP etc. and specific needs identified by GM/LA priority groups i.e. care leavers, offenders, asylum seekers, refugees, over 50’s etc.