Issue - meetings

Briefing ED15124

The Sub-Committee considered an information briefing providing an update on the status of all contracts with a whole life value of £200k and above within the Education Portfolio.  It was noted that only a single contract had received more than one extension, and that this had been due to a change in the scope of the projects within the contract.

In considering the information briefing, the Chairman highlighted that the new Public Contracts Regulations 2015 had meant significant changes to tendering exercises undertaken within Education, Care and Health Services, and that Education, Care and Health Services were now covered by the ‘Light Touch Regime’ which might potentially realise future cost savings.

In response to a question from a Member, the Director: Education confirmed that the Education, Care and Health Services Procurement Team, which undertook specialist procurement of services such as social care, was separate to the main Procurement Team but worked closely with it and that there was no duplication of work.

RESOLVED that the information briefing be noted.