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.

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

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

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members asked how the 1 million pounds delivered on social value which was mentioned in the report, was measured.  In response, Members were advised that this was done via questionnaires and looking at work practices and actions and looking at how STAR adds value, for example through volunteering and procurement. The measures are then converted into a proxy value.

·         Members asked for further information to be sent through which would explain matters further.

·         Members asked how savings were ratified and were advised that this was passed through to the Council’s finance teams to examine.

·         A short discussion took place as to how expenses were pooled and distributed.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.