Approval to commence a tender exercise for a new Framework to supply IDS Resource (Temporary and Permanent).
IDS need to ensure that a comprehensive, effective, efficient and economic service for the supply of temporary and permanent IDS resource is provided.
IDS currently employ a number of specialist contractors through a framework agreement, Ref DN406263: ITS180022 Temporary ICT Staff Framework – for the supply of ICT resource which expired on 13th January 2024. There were 6 approved recruitment agencies on this framework, and 1 agency from a previous framework and a direct award has been made to seven contract(s) with the named agencies to ensure continuance of service which will expire in March 2025.
This framework will sit alongside the Resource Augmentation Framework which provides resources for specific planned projects and initiatives.
Decision type: Key Decision
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status:
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/09/2024
Decision due: Not before 11th Oct 2024 by Director of Strategy and Resources
Lead director: Director of Strategy and Resources
Department: Strategy and Resources
Contact: Karen Brocklesby 0113 37 84858 Email: Karen.Brocklesby@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation has taken place with IDS Senior Management to consider the most effective and flexible way IDS can ensure that a comprehensive, effective, efficient and economic service for the supply of temporary ICT resource can be provided.
HR and the Trade Unions are aware of the Resourcing issues that IDS face in terms of sourcing niche specialist skills and understand the need for IDS to bring in temporary expertise.
Consultees
IDS Senior Management Team, HR and Trade Unions