PEOPLE TEAM UPDATE
The People teamThe STAR people team provides services to procure services for adults, children, education & public health. Services can include;
· Adult day care services
· Learning disability & mental support services
· Young people support services
· Integrated sexual health services / Who are People team?
« Head of Strategic Procurement – Lesley Hilton- Duncan
« Senior Category Manager –Lynda Brookes
« Category Manager, Children’s – Chris Conway
« Category Manager, Public Health – Peter Walpole
« Procurement Officer – James Hunter
« Procurement Officer – Justina Woo-Swirad
« Procurement Officer – Heather Stanton
Comments from our customers
“Very hardworking, friendly and helpful…goes the extra mile to ensure the job is done and delivered in a timely fashion and to a high standard”
Social Value Achieved
· Three market engagement events for short breaks service
· Tendering tips for providers event
Recent Savings Achieved
· £184,00 saving on 13 supported living properties (Trafford)
· £207,547 saving on Drug & Alcohol Service (Stockport)
· £280,790 saving on Supported living phases (Stockport)
Spotlight on… Rochdale Young People’s Support and Guidance
The contract was procured for a period of two years with an option to extend for a further period of one year from 1st April 2016. Funding for year two of the contract was reduced by £100,000 and communicated to bidders at the time of tender. The prime objectives of the contract were:
· To provide targeted support and guidance to enable priority groups to participate, progress and achieve in education, employment and training;
· To provide additional, specialist support and guidance for young people, 13-24 who are cared for children/care leavers, 16-19 Special Education Needs and Disabilities
· To track and monitor all young people’s participation
Positive Steps were the winning provider from a total of 3 submitted bids. 82% of staff employed working on this contract live locally, and all staff are paid living wage. 3 employees are through a formal apprenticeship, 18 are ex-offenders, 11 are registered disabled and 20% of BaME heritage. This fully supports the ethos of this contract engaging with hard to reach sectors of the population.
Top 10 People procurement
1. Supply and Delivery of Groceries/ Frozen Foods
2. Working Well Expansion
3. Targeted Prevention Alliance
4. Integrated Sexual Health
5. School Nursing Service
6. Day Care Services
7. Short Break Services for Disabled Children
8. Young people Support and Guidance Service
9. Beers, wines & Spirits
10. Supported Living Services for Adults with Learning Difficulties
MARCH 2016