Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Borough Treasurer.

The Scrutiny Committee at its meeting in January 2015 received a presentation from the Director of the STaR Procurement Service (Sharon Robson). The Director of the STaR Procurement Service will be attending this Committee meeting to provide a further update on the progress to date in establishing and developing the shared service.

The Scrutiny Committee is invited to note the report and presentation.

Officer contact Christine Buxton on telephone number Tel: 0161-474-4124 or alternatively email christine.buxton@stockport.gov.uk

The Borough Treasurer submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) reminding the Scrutiny Committee that at its meeting in January 2015 the members received a presentation from the Director of Procurement for the STAR Procurement Service and requested an update in relation to the operation of STAR.

The Director of Procurement (Sharon Robson) attended the meeting and made a presentation, updating the Scrutiny Committee on the progress to date in establishing and developing the shared service.

The Deputy Executive Leader and Portfolio holder for Support and Governance (Councillor Iain Roberts) attended the meeting to answer members’ questions.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         There was potential to attract new clients and partners and it was noted that there had recently been enquiries from other local authorities.

·         The governance arrangements allowed flexibility within the procurement arrangements to allow different practices dictated by Stockpot, Trafford and Rochdale Councils.

·         The savings already achieved and identified for 2016/17 were noted

RESOLVED - (1) That Sharon Robson be thanked for attending the meeting and for her presentation.

(2) That the report and presentation be noted and that an annual report on the work of STAR be submitted to this Scrutiny Committee.