Issue - meetings

To consider a presentation from the Director of Procurement.

The presentation outlines success to date and the next steps.

The Committee is invited to comment on the presentation.

Officer contact: John Pearsall on 474 4033 or email: john.pearsall@stockport.gov.uk

The Director of Procurement presented a report (copies of which had been circulated) which outlined success to date and the next steps.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members raised the issue of relationships with the other Authorities in Star Procurement and whether this presented difficulties.  In response, Members were advised that this was closely monitored and work was carried out to ensure that there were no potentially destabilising issues.  The trajectory continued in an upwards direction.

·         The local information was really encouraging, however information relating to social value was difficult to understand from the report.  It was agreed that some further information from the portal would be sent out to Members.

·         Members asked if any other Boroughs could potentially join and whether any links had been established with Manchester Airport.

·         Would it be possible to collaborate with more deprived areas and be slightly more inclusive?

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.