Contract Award: Agency Procurement Platform
September 8, 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 a direct award call-off contract to Matrix SCM for temporary agency workers on 08/09/2026. The contract will commence on 1st December 2026 for an initial two-year term, with options to extend.
The Cabinet approved the Annual Procurement Plan 2026/27 on 14/04/2026. The plan details proposed procurement projects over £172,000 for supplies and services or £1,000,000 for works.
The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee decided to grant a premises licence to Sainsbury's at 433-443 High Road, Leytonstone on 12/06/2026. The licence permits the supply of alcohol for off-premises consumption from 07:00 to 23:00 daily.
The Planning Committee decided to grant planning permission for the installation of a ventilation duct, shopfront painting, and new signage at 41 Orford Road on 07/07/2026. The decision was made subject to conditions and informatives.
Full council record
Purpose
Cabinet is recommended to approve the Direct Award Call?Off contract to Matrix SCM for the provision of temporary agency workers, using the MSTAR4 (Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources) framework agreement – London Collaboration, established by the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO). The new contract will commence on 1st December 2026 for an initial two?year term, with the option to extend for two further periods of two years each (2 + 2 + 2), subject to satisfactory performance and continued alignment with the Council’s workforce and commercial priorities.
Decision
Cabinet approved the Direct Award Call?Off contract to Matrix SCM for the provision of temporary agency workers, using the MSTAR4 (Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources) framework agreement – London Collaboration, established by the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO). The new contract will commence on 1st December 2026 for an initial two?year term, with the option to extend for two further periods of two years each (2 + 2 + 2), subject to satisfactory performance and continued alignment with the Council’s workforce and commercial priorities.
Options & Alternatives Considered
A range of service delivery models are available to support the provision of agency worker services. The principal models considered are outlined below, together with a summary of their key characteristics, benefits and limitations in the context of the Council’s requirements
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - 2.00 pm on September 8, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Paul Walker |