Decision details

Hammersmith and Fulham Adult Learning & Skills (HFALS) Subcontracting Procurement Strategy 2025

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Skills

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The scope of the project is to subcontract learners in the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) funding stream in the areas of English, Maths, Business, Employability, Green Skills, Science Technology Engineering, Medicine, Digital and Creative Media (STEM3) and Health and Wellbeing. L1/L2/ L3 and L4 qualifications linked to employability.

Decision:

1.     That HFALS be approved to form effective collaborative working arrangements with up to 10 similar providers locally, including Third Sector organisations. Subcontracted delivery commences from 05/01/2026. The financial details are as per Appendix A (Exempt).

Reasons for the decision:

As set out in the report.

Alternative options considered:

As set out in the report.

Publication date: 29/08/2025

Date of decision: 29/08/2025

Effective from: 04/09/2025

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