Agenda and minutes

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Minutes of the 13 September and 27 September 2021, along with response to the follow up question from the meeting on the 27 September, were received by the Panel.

Questions must be submitted in writing, no later than noon on the working day prior to the meeting. Questions must relate to items on the agenda. Questions will be dealt with in a 10-minute period.

No public questions were received.

The Panel welcomed the Contractors who agreed to attend the meeting, thanking them for their time and contribution.

In attendance were:

·         Christopher Parker, Computer Centre UK Ltd

·         Amanda Carr, Swansea Council for Voluntary Services (SCVS)

·         Mark Thomas, Days Fleet

·         Rhys Morgan, LBS Builders Merchants Ltd

A number of issues for discussion were sent to them in advance of the meeting and these formed the basis of the discussion:

a)    What are your experiences of the procurement process in Swansea (positive and/or negative)

b)    Do you believe that the Councils procurement processes and systems are efficient, transparent and consistently applied?

c)    Have you experienced any barriers in accessing the procurement processes in Swansea?

d)    In your opinion do you think the council is effective at procuring locally, ethically and greenly?

e)    Given your experience working with Swansea Council is there any element of the Procurement process you would like to see changed?

The transcript highlighting the key points raised will be included in the Panel’s Findings report, which will be discussed at the Panel meeting on the 24 November 2021.

The Panel accepted the project plan.