Contract Award for Agency Worker Contract
June 22, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet decided to approve the direct award of the Agency Worker Contract via the NEPO framework on 22 June 2026. This decision approves the use of the NEPO framework for agency worker services, with a five-year contract term. The decision includes embedding social value requirements throughout the contract delivery.
Full council record
Purpose
Award of provision contract for agency staff under a neutral vendor model
Decision
RESOLVED:
Cabinet is asked to:
A. Approve the direct award of this contract through the recommended North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) framework, in line with the compliant procurement route outlined in this report.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Monday, 22 June 2026 - 7.15 pm on June 22, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Effective from | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Expected date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Originally due | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Ruth Poulter |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |