Issue - meetings

This report has one appendix which contains information exempt within the meaning of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 and is not for publication. The appendix has therefore been circulated to Cabinet Members only.

Any discussions on the contents of an exempt appendix will require Cabinet to pass the proposed resolution identified at the end of the agenda to exclude members of the public and the press the proceedings for that discussion.

The Leader stated that the Council aimed to considerably reduce agency spend. This was not only financially efficient to the Council but also better for the culture of the organisation, bringing in people fundamentally committed to the residents of this borough and long term management. He thanked the Human Resources Team and senior directors for their excellent work.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE CABINET MEMBERS PRESENT:

1.    To note that Appendix 2 is not for publication on the basis that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

2.    To approve the procurement strategy of procuring a contract for recruitment agency staff services via call-off through a mini-competition from the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisations (ESPO) MSTAR3 framework agreement, Lot 1a Neutral Vendor. The proposed contract will be let for 2 years starting 1 July 2022 with an option to extend for up to 2 years (1+1), for a total value of £80m over 4 years.