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Angela Scott (Aberdeen City Council): Annemarie O’Donnell (City of Glasgow Council): Greg Colgan (Dundee City Council): Eddie Fraser (East Ayrshire Council): Cleland Sneddon (South Lanarkshire Council):
Sandra Black (Renfrewshire Council) - Chair
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Minute of meeting of the Chief Executive Officers Management Group (CEOMG) held on 17 September 2021.
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There was submitted the Minute of the meeting of the Chief Executive Officers Management Group (CEOMG) held on 17 September 2021.
DECIDED: That the Minute be approved.
Report by Chief Executive of Scotland Excel.
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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 18 August 2021.
The report provided information on corporate services, including digital; care services; construction, transport and environment; an update relative to the contract delivery plan; supply chain disruption; the Academy; projects; early learning and childcare (ELC) provision of 1140 hours; the support being provided to the Improvement Service and the Scottish Government for the development of a procurement process for employability services; the continuing work with the Scottish Government and local authorities focussing on the ‘Progressive Procurement’ Community Wealth Building pillar; and associate membership.
DECIDED: That the report be noted.
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S Brannagan, Head of Customer and Business Services, Scotland Excel gave a presentation on the draft revenue estimates for 2022/23.
The report set out the current income strategy for Scotland Excel which was approved in 2018 and looked to introduce alternate income streams to reduce the reliance on requisition. A draft budget for 2022/23 and 2023/24 was presented which projected an increase in income through rebates and the new build framework.
Discussion took place around whether the agreed income strategy was still sound, the risks associated around the volatility of rebates and the scope for maximising growth in the social enterprise market.
DECIDED:
(a) That an increase in requisitions by 3% should be targeted for 2022/23 with future years to be determined following an in year assessment; and
(b) That the presentation be noted.
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L Richard, Strategic Procurement Manager, Scotland Excel, gave a presentation on the Green Recovery Campaign which aimed to work with key stakeholders across Scotland to meet climate change commitments.
The presentation set out the objectives of the campaign and the tactics which would be used to achieve them including work with the South Lanarkshire Sustainable Food Group, the use of energy efficient contractors and facilitating the supply, installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging points. A number of features which had been published in the local and national press on the campaign were highlighted along with Scotland Excel’s digital campaign.
DECIDED: That the presentation be noted.
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M Mitchell, Strategic Procurement Manager, Scotland Excel, gave a presentation relative to the impact of widespread disruption to the supply chain.
The presentation set out that a number of factors, including the Covid-19 pandemic, Brexit and labour shortages, which had led to supply chains across all markets and categories of spend being disrupted. A number of measures to monitor and mitigate the issues were proposed highlighted and discussion took place around what action could be taken at a local authority level to minimise any disruption caused.
DECIDED: That the presentation be noted.
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J McKerrall, Strategic Programme Manager, Scotland Excel, gave a presentation relative to the annual fee negotiations for the social care sector. The presentation covered the national care home contract, adult social care and children’s services.
It was highlighted that the local government negotiation team would consist of a number of new members and that the unions would also be involved for the first time. There was discussion around staffing levels and the adult social care pay uplift and concerns around how this would be implemented.
DECIDED: That the report be noted.
Report by Clerk.
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There was submitted a report by the Clerk relative to meetings of the group in 2022.
DECIDED:
(a) That meetings of the group be held at 10.00 am on 16 February; 11 May; 3 August; and 9 November 2022; and
(b) That it be agreed that group continue to meet remotely and that this continue to be reviewed to take into account public health advice and guidance.
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