Agenda item

Philip Hamberger, Assistant Director, Commercial and Transactional Services, outlined a report to update the Committee on the progress to-date regarding the procurement and establishment of the Transactional Services Centre in Slough. 

The Assistant Director discussed the management of risks which would be identified and managed through existing risk management policies and reported on a regular basis.  It was emphasised that it was important to drive the venture forward quickly and the Committee was referred to the procurement timetable.  It was noted that 8 suppliers had completed pre-qualifying questionnaires and had submitted an outline solution.  All potential suppliers had attended an evaluation workshop on 28^th March 2011 and the feedback received was positive.  300 questions were raised by suppliers following an invitation to submit an online solution/invitation to participate dialogue and these were answered in line with the timetable.  All 8 companies had submitted bids which were being evaluated and dialogue meetings were scheduled for the week commencing 13^th June, 2011.  The Assistant Director concluded that the procurement phase was going well and on schedule.  Further reports would be provided to the Committee as the project developed. 

In response to a member question, the Assistant Director confirmed that  Transactional Services would be added to the Gold Project report as a standard item.  The Committee requested that an update report be provided at its next meeting.

Resolved-

(a)  That the proposed recommendations to Cabinet be noted.

(b)   That an update report be submitted to the Committee at its next meeting on 12^th July, 2011.