Decision Maker: GM Deputy Mayor, Treasurer GMCA
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
GMP needs an interim arrangement to maintain
its current provision for police specialist roles (currently 189
contractors) and have an immediate ability to recruit additional
contractors if required until the proposed contract using the
Bluelight Commercial Organisation Framework can be
implemented.
The Deputy Mayor approves the direct award of
a 6 month contract for the provision of Agency Resources (Police
Specialist Roles), to Reed Talent Solutions, using the Yorkshire
Purchasing Organisation Framework -Managing Temporary and Permanent
Recruitment – 942 framework, with the option to extend for a
further 6 months. The likely value of 1 year spend would be circa
£5.5m.
Do nothing – rejected as non-compliant
with Procurement Legislation and Chief Constable’s Financial
Instructions.
• Undertake a bespoke procurement exercise (OJEU)
–rejected as there is a suitable framework available.
• Extend current arrangements – rejected as
non-compliant with Procurement Legislation and Chief
Constable’s Financial Instructions.
Publication date: 31/05/2022
Date of decision: 30/05/2022