There were no conflicts of interest intimated prior to the commencement of the meeting.

There was submitted the Minute of the meeting of the Chief Executive Officers Management Group (CEOMG) held on 24 June 2024.

DECIDED: That the Minute be approved.

There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive of Scotland Excel providing an update on key developments within Scotland Excel, since the meeting of the CEOMG
held on 24 June 2024 and the key strategic activities and outputs delivered by each team within the corporate structure.

The report provided a strategic overview and detailed updates on Scotland Excel’s strategic procurement and commissioning; recent framework awards; key frameworks in development; social care; resources and skills; savings opportunities; flexible procurement; the Scotland Excel Academy and commercial services.

DECIDED: That the report be noted.

There was submitted a presentation by the Chief Executive of Scotland Excel providing an update in relation to the PCIP Programme.

Details were provided in relation to the background and structure of the Programme, those Councils who had participated in the Programme this year and how this information would be reported.

DECIDED:  That the presentation be noted.

There was submitted a presentation by the Chief Executive of Scotland Excel providing an update in relation to the national social care contracts.

Following discussion, it was agreed that Eddie would meet with Julie, SOLACE and CoSLA to discuss matters raised during consideration of this item and provide an update to a future meeting of the Group.

DECIDED: 

(a) That the presentation be noted; and 

(b) That it be noted that Eddie would meet with Julie, SOLACE and CoSLA to discuss matters raised during consideration of this item and provide an update to a future meeting of the Group.

There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive of Scotland Excel relative to Scotland Excel’s response to the Scottish Government’s call for written evidence on the proposed National Care Service (Scotland) Bill – draft Stage 2 amendments, a copy of which formed Appendix 1 to the report.

The report provided an overview of the commissioning and procurement implications of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill – draft Stage 2 amendments; highlighted concerns in relation to Scotland Excel’s role as a result of the proposed amendments; sought support in relation to Scotland Excel’s position on the areas of concern; and sought feedback in relation to the proposed response to the call for written evidence.

Members provided feedback on the proposed response.

DECIDED: That the feedback received be included in the proposed response being submitted to the Scottish Government.

(a) That it be noted that the next meeting of this Group would be held remotely on MS teams at 10.00 am on 4 November 2024; and

(b) That it be noted that a workshop would   be arranged to discuss the Group’s Terms of Reference.