The Joint Committee received a report of the Head of Strategic Procurement, providing an update on the Quarter 1 activity on the Delivery Plan 2017-18, as well as advising Members of the priorities for Quarter 2.

A further discussion around social value took place, highlighting the importance of ensuring that this aspect of awarded contracts was achieved. Members also discussed the impending joint commissioning arrangements at Trafford, set to begin in April 2018, and how this might affect the procurement process. Officers agreed to keep Members updated on how joint commissioning arrangements might affect STAR going forward.

            RESOLVED: That the report be noted.