To receive a presentation from the Director of Procurement.

The Director of Procurement delivered a presentation which set out for the Committee’s information key details of the achievements to date, priorities and future aims of the STAR procurement service. Emphasis was laid on financial performance and savings, manageable growth whilst safeguarding the interests of founder members, the intention to enhance local spend, and the aim to maximise social value in respect of awarded contracts.

An opportunity was provided for Members to raise questions on the presentation’s content. These focussed on: key areas for delivering social value; promotion and publicity for the STAR offer; arrangements to secure compliance with contract terms; and the overall benefits delivered by the shared procurement approach. In discussion, it was agreed that Members would be provided with a range of STAR strategy documents and a list of the 38 social value indicators; and that it would be helpful for a further update to be made to the Committee later in the year, with particular reference to performance against social value delivery targets.

RESOLVED –

(1)       That the content of the presentation be noted.

(2)       That a further update be provided for the Committee later in the year.