Agenda item

Report of the Chamberlain.

The Committee considered a report of the Chamberlain providing an update on areas of progress measured against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2018/19.

In response to questions and comment from Members, Officers advised that in the interests of transparency, a comprehensive list of contracts would be included with formal savings targets.  However, it was expected some projects would not deliver savings for a variety of reasons.  It was also reported that there was potential for departmental challenge on baseline costs and in the event of costs increasing, departments would have to identify how these additional costs would be met.

RESOLVED – That the progress report on the key strategic improvement projects and performance for the 2018/19 financial year as set out below be noted.

(1)           A total savings achievement of £8.4m in 2018-2019 financial year

(a)        Procurement savings of £6.74m achieved against a target of £6.52m.

(b)        Commercial Contract Management (CCM) savings of £1.66m against a target of £1.27m.

(2)           Purchase order compliance of 97% (on target).

(3)           94% of all supplier invoices were paid within 30 days (target of 97%).

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(4)           84% of SME invoices were paid within 10 days (target of 85%).

(5)           Waiver trends:

(a)        Total number of waivers has reduced by 32% compared to the previous financial year.

(b)        Non-compliant waivers have decreased by 72% comparing the same periods.

(c)        A total of 42 Procurement Breach waivers recorded in 2018/19 with a value of £2.5m.