Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Star Director, Star Procurement

The report provides Members with an update on the latest position at Star Procurement.

The Committee is asked to comment on and note the report.

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The Star Director, Star Procurement submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided Members with an update on the lates position at Star Procurement.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members asked about the impact on Stockport of having 2 new councils join Star Procurement.  In response, the Committee was advised that there were plenty of resources to carry out the additional work and that delivery had not dropped.

·         It was requested that more work be carried out on obtaining more Greater Manchester providers although it was acknowledged that this would depend on the value of the contract.

·         A short discussion took place on the meaning of non-verified spend and how this fit in to compliance.

·         Members noted that there was in some cases 4 times return on investment which was very large and asked how this was being achieved.

·         A further question was asked regarding what the objective was in terms of return on investment and what was this being measured against?

·         In response to a Member question regarding checking of the supply chain, the Committee was advised that when bidding for work, suppliers had to adhere to responsible procurement strategies, random checks were carried out and STAR procurement worked closely with the whistleblowing policy.  Star Procurement want to work with good bidders who are signed up to employment charters.

·         Members also asked how Star Procurement were going about simplifying their legal contracts.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.