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 the provision of temporary agency workers. This contract will commence on 1st December 2026 for an initial two-year term, with options to extend.
The Planning Committee granted planning permission for a change of use from an Early Years Centre to a Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) school. This decision was made on 7th July 2026.
The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee considered an application to vary a premises licence for Endri's, 54-56 Wood Street. The committee decided to grant the application in part, subject to conditions.
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 | Aisha Farah |