The DBE Sample Clauses
The DBE clause defines the requirements and obligations related to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in a contract. Typically, it sets out goals or quotas for the participation of DBEs in the performance of the contract, requiring the contractor to make good faith efforts to include DBEs as subcontractors or suppliers. For example, a contractor may need to submit documentation showing outreach to DBEs or report on the percentage of contract value awarded to DBE firms. The core function of this clause is to promote equal opportunity and diversity in contracting by ensuring that businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals have fair access to contract opportunities.
The DBE. The DBE is a statutory body, the functions of which are set out in the DBE Measure (1991), as follows: • to promote or assist in the promotion of education in the diocese, being education which is consistent with the faith and practice of the Church of England • to promote or assist in the promotion of religious education and religious worship in schools in the diocese • to promote or assist in the promotion of church schools in the diocese and to advise the governors of such schools and trustees of church educational endowments and any other body or person concerned on any matter affecting church schools in the diocese • to promote cooperation between the Board and bodies or persons concerned in any respect with education in the diocese. It is important, therefore, that governors of church schools in the Diocese of Worcester consult the DBE before taking any action which affects the life of the school in the following ways. In the case of an academy, this is the responsibility of the Trustees. • Academisation: Governors of church schools should discuss plans with the Diocesan Director of Education (DDE) before undertaking any significant work for academy conversion. This includes before a school invests time into discussions around joining a multi academy trust (MAT). The DDE will be able to advise on questions which the DBE might ask and make suggestions on issues which the DBE might regard as problematic. DBE consent is a requirement of academy conversion for a Church of England school. The Diocese of Worcester Academy application form is available on our website and must be returned to the DDE once completed. The DBE‘s Policy for Academisation is also available on our website. • Appointment of foundation governors: Foundation governors are either nominated by the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and appointed by the DBE, or nominated and appointed by the PCC. The process of appointing a new DBE foundation governor is set out on page 14. Dates of future DBE meetings are available from the Executive Officer for Education (EOE). • Change of pupil admission number (PAN): Any changes to a church school’s PAN must have DBE consent before additional places are offered to families; the form for Change of PAN must be completed and returned to the DDE. The DBE will require evidence that the school has considered issues related to basic need and the viability of other local schools before con- sent to change the PAN will be granted. • Maintaining church school buil...
The DBE. The DBE currently consists of 13 members drawn from a range of backgrounds and experiences who share a calling and a commitment to educating children and young people in a manner that is ‘deeply Christian, serving the common good’ (The Vision for Education). For a full list of our Board Members, please refer to Appendix B. Together, the Board decide the strategy to deliver the Vision for Education in Carlisle Diocese. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇’▇▇▇, the Director of Education, leads a small, dedicated team to implement the DBE’s strategy: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (Deputy Director), ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ (Administrative and Governance Assistant) and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (Buildings Finance Officer). A team of experienced education consultants spread across the county all contribute significantly to the work of the DBE, in their own areas of expertise. Consultants’ details can be found in Appendix B.