Decision details

9.1

The Executive Director, Resources submitted a report requesting Cabinet approval for the procurement of a new temporary agency supplier.

9.2

An amended report outlining financial, legal and equalities implications of the proposed decision was circulated to Members prior to the meeting.

9.3

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

approves the strategy for procurement of a temporary agency supplier via a competitive dialogue process; and

(b)

delegates the power to award the contract for the agency services to the Director of Finance and Commercial Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources, on the basis that:

• The most suitable provider/partner is chosen via a competitive dialogue process. 

• That the chosen provider/partner will work with Sheffield City Council to develop Social and Economic values that will benefit the people of Sheffield and the wider region.

• That, in the event that the competitive dialogue process results in the Council forming a new business with the chosen provider, the chosen provider/partner works closely with the Council to grow the newly formed business within Sheffield and the wider region.

• That the new contract is actively managed through the existing Human Resources Client Management arrangement with support from Commercial Services.

9.4

Reasons for Decision

9.4.1

To ensure access to an agency with market place presence and expertise in providing temporary staffing for a wide range of job roles.

9.4.2

To use agency provider expertise in developing our strategy to deliver improved social values for the people of Sheffield and the Sheffield City Region.

9.4.3

To minimise the risks that were identified during the consideration of alternative options.

9.5

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.5.1

A number of delivery models have been considered as part of this exercise and include ;

·            Establish an in-house Agency or Traded Company

·            Establish the Council’s own framework of providers

·            Procurement of Managed Services or Neutral Vendor, either through a consortia, collaboration or directly to the market

·            Establish a non-traded company

·            Set up a Public Sector/Private Sector collaboration (e.g. SCC / Reed)

·            Set up a Public Sector collaboration (e.g. SCC / University of Sheffield / NHS Sheffield)

9.6

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

9.7

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

9.8

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Eugene Walker, Interim Executive Director, Resources

9.9

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee