Decision Maker: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 17, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to procure a provider for recruitment advertising and public notices using the Eastern Shires Procurement Organisation (ESPO) framework and authorise the Director of Workforce and Change in consultation with the Director of Finance (S151 Officer) and Chair of Strategy and Resources Committee to make the contract award.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in favour):   1. To approve the procurement of a provider for recruitment advertising and statutory public notices using the Eastern Shires Procurement Organisation framework, as outlined in the report.   2. To authorise the Director of Workforce and Change, in consultation with the Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, to take all steps required to procure and award a contract for recruitment advertising and statutory public notices for four years.   3. To authorise the Director of Workforce and Change, in consultation with the Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee, to invoke any subsequent extensions/variations specifically defined in the contract being awarded.