NextGen

Summary

The requester asked for financial records and provider selection details for NextGen Network events, and the Department for Enterprise disclosed that one event was held in September 2024 with a total cost of £275.85, providing the receipt and explaining the venue selection process.

Key Facts

• The first NextGen Network event was hosted on 26 September 2024 by Finance Isle of Man.
• The event targeted finance professionals under 35 and was attended by 28 guests and 2 Department Officers.
• The Bridge Inn was selected as the venue with no hire costs after assessing value for money under Financial Practice Note C.06.
• The total cost of the event was £275.85, and the receipt was attached to the response.
• The request was closed on 22 October 2024 with all information sent.

Data Disclosed

• 26 September 2024
• 28 guests
• 2 Department Officers
• £2,000
• £275.85
• 7 October 2024
• 22 October 2024
• 4179953

Original Request

A copy of records of invoices, purchase orders and receipts for all NextGen Network events, and a copy of the records showing how the provider(s) were selected to provide goods and services for these events. I believe there has only been one event held (in 2024) but it is possible that there have been more such events.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator 1st Floor, St Georges Court Upper Church Street, Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1EX

Telephone: (01624 686400) Website: https://www.iomdfenterprise.im/

Our ref: 4179953 22 October 2024

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 7 October 2024, which states:

"A copy of records of invoices, purchase orders and receipts for all NextGen Network events, and a copy of the records showing how the provider(s) were selected to provide goods and services for these events.

I believe there has only been one event held (in 2024) but it is possible that there have been more such events."

Our response to your request is as follows:

On Thursday 26th September, Finance Isle of Man hosted the first NextGen Network event, aimed at finance professionals under 35. The event brought together young professionals from across the sector to network in a relaxed, informal setting. A total of twenty eight guests attended with two Department Officers in attendance as the hosts.

In determining the venue for this event, the Department followed Financial Practice Note C.06 of the Isle of Man Government Financial Regulations. This states:-

“For Orders/Contracts with a cost of £2,000 or less:

3.1. The Delegated Officer must be able to demonstrate that value for money has been considered when procuring goods and/or services.“

In accordance with this, the Department looked at various venues in order to make an assessment of their suitability, taking into account considerations of cost, location and facilities to demonstrate value for money. After review, the Bridge Inn was chosen, with no venue hire costs being applied and meeting the location and facilities criteria, this was considered to be the most suitable venue.

The total cost of hosting this event was £275.85 (receipt attached).

Please quote the reference number 4179953 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.