This report outlines the proposed approach for the procurement of agency staff.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved to:

(1)      Approve the award of the agency staff contract to Matrix SCM through the agreed framework for a two year period.

(2)      Agree the establishment of new governance arrangements and protocol for the management of “off contract” spend.

The Committee received a report outlining the proposed approach for the procurement of agency staff.

The Committee received a verbal introduction from the Head of Corporate Assurance.

Following a matter raised by a Member, it was agreed that procurement of agency staff could be picked up in the rolling work schedule of the internal auditors.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved unanimously to:

(1)      Approve the award of the agency staff contract to Matrix SCM through the agreed framework for a two year period.

(2)      Agree the establishment of new governance arrangements and protocol for the management of “off contract” spend.