To consider the options for the supply of recruitment services for Temporary Agency Staff.

The Executive considered a report from the Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Corporate Resources that proposed to ‘call off’ the supply of agency and interim workers through a framework contract with the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation.

Reason for decision:  To enable the Council to continue to source agency and interim workers, as required, for a period of up to three years with the option to extend for up to a further year.  This would contribute to the delivery of the Medium Term Financial Plan 2014/15.

RESOLVED

1.         to approve the ‘call off’ of a supplier from the Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource framework available through the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation; and

2.         to authorise the Director of Improvement and Corporate Services, in consultation with the Executive Member for Corporate Resources,  to award the contract, following presentations to assess organisational fit and best value.