Issue - items at meetings - Agency Staffing Contract

Report of the Director of Strategy & Governance (copy to follow)

1.       That Carlisle Managed Solutions be appointed to supply the council with temporary workers under a contract for five years.

34.1    The Cabinet Member considered a report of the Director of Strategy & Governance concerning the temporary staff agency tender, which sought agreement for the contractual supply of temporary staff to Brighton & Hove City Council through the issuing of a contract for the management of temporary staff agency services for the next five years (for copy see minute book). 

34.2    The Cabinet Member recorded his disappointment that none of the Opposition Spokespersons were present at today’s meeting to consider this item.

34.3    The Cabinet Member congratulated the Recruitment Strategy Manager and the team involved with this project for the thoroughness of the work carried out.  He noted the comprehensive evaluation process that had taken place, and indicated that he was satisfied that the council was taking the provider that best met the necessary requirements.

34.4    RESOLVED – That, having considered the information and the reasons set out in the report, the Cabinet Member accepted the following recommendation:

(1)      That Carlisle Managed Solutions be appointed to supply the council with temporary workers under a contract for five years.