Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 15, 2025

Purpose: For the supply of agency workers framework/contract

Content: RESOLVED:   1.1 That Cabinet approve the direct award for the provision of the Agency Worker Contract using the ESPO MSTAR4 framework for a period of 12 months to provide sufficient time for a comprehensive options appraisal of the service to be undertaken and once the new model has been agreed, the time for a procurement exercise and implementation of the new contract.   1.2 That Cabinet approve the direct award for the provision of temporary agency worker recruitment services to the current contractor Comensura Limited using the ESPO MSTAR4 framework for a 12 month period from 13th December 2025 until December 2026 at a cost of £20m so we can continue with Comensura whilst future alternative options are evaluated and progressed.