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Matter for Decision

The Council uses a national framework contract created specifically to enable ease of procurement of agency workers. Under this contract one provider takes responsibility for delivering services on behalf of the Council, as an alternative to the Council managing a framework of contracts with individual agencies. The framework contract is designed to deliver cost savings on agency rates and time and cost savings on administration through online systems. The framework provides clarity of terms and assurances for the Council on financial stability, track record, experience and professional ability.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources

i.      Delegated authority to the Head of Human Resources, following agreement by the Strategic Director, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources, to procure a Managed Service Provider for the provision of temporary agency workers through the national Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources (MSTAR3) framework, with effect from 20 December 2019.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Head of Human Resources.

The Head of Human Resources said the following in response to Members’ questions:

     i.        There had been an increase in demand on the existing framework for agency workers following the Cambridge Live services coming back in-house.

    ii.        The recruitment of Planning Officers fell to South Cambridgeshire District Council as the lead authority for the Shared Planning Service.

   iii.        90% of Council posts were filled following the first round of recruitment. 96% of posts were filled on the second round of recruitment.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendation.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.