Report of the Executive Director, Resources
Decision:
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The Executive Director, Resources submitted a report requesting Cabinet approval for the procurement of a new temporary agency supplier. |
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An amended report outlining financial, legal and equalities implications of the proposed decision was circulated to Members prior to the meeting. |
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9.3 |
RESOLVED: That Cabinet:- |
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approves the strategy for procurement of a temporary agency supplier via a competitive dialogue process; and |
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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. |
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9.4 |
Reasons for Decision |
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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. |
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To use agency provider expertise in developing our strategy to deliver improved social values for the people of Sheffield and the Sheffield City Region. |
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To minimise the risks that were identified during the consideration of alternative options. |
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9.5 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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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) |
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9.6 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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9.7 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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9.8 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Eugene Walker, Interim Executive Director, Resources |
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9.9 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee |
Minutes:
10.1 |
The Acting Executive Director, Resources submitted a report requesting Cabinet approval for the procurement of a new temporary agency supplier. |
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10.2 |
An amended report outlining financial, legal and equalities implications of the proposed decision was circulated to Members prior to the meeting. |
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10.3 |
RESOLVED: That Cabinet:- |
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approves the strategy for procurement of a temporary agency supplier via a competitive dialogue process; and |
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delegates the power to award the contract for the agency services to the Interim 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. |
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10.4 |
Reasons for Decision |
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10.4.1 |
To ensure access to an agency with market place presence and expertise in providing temporary staffing for a wide range of job roles. |
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10.4.2 |
To use agency provider expertise in developing our strategy to deliver improved social values for the people of Sheffield and the Sheffield City Region. |
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10.4.3 |
To minimise the risks that were identified during the consideration of alternative options. |
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10.5 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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10.5.1 |
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) |
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