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13.1

The Chief operating Officer submitted a report
setting out the need for a continuous Agency Staffing Service and
providing background on the current service. The report proposes
the commission of an Agency Staffing Service from an external
provider and explains why this service is needed and cannot be
delivered in-house.

 

 

13.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That
Strategy and Resources Policy Committee approves the commissioning
of the Agency Staffing Service from an external provider over a
period of 5 years and for an estimated value of £65m, as set
out in the report now submitted.

 

 

13.3

Reasons for
Decision

 

 

13.3.1

To commission an external provider to provide
the service for 5 years for an estimated value of £65m
to:
 

·      
ensure continued access to an Agency Staffing Provision that
supports the Councils service delivery requirements.

·      
minimise the risks that were identified during the consideration of
alternative options.

·      
ensure statutory services are delivered and to avoid significant
pressure placed on existing employees.

 

 

13.4

Alternatives
Considered and Rejected

 

 

13.4.1

Provision of an In-house Service. The
provision of an in-house service has been considered but due to the
factors set out in the report, in particular paragraph 1.18 this
option has been discounted.

 

 

13.4.2

Do Nothing. The option to do nothing would
mean upon the expiry of the current contract on 31 March 2024 the
Council would be unable to deliver a number
of critical services impacting on the citizens of
Sheffield