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CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL : 

Procurement Services Michael O’Leary – Procurement Officer Social Services Directorate CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Demographics - Caerphilly : 

Demographics - Caerphilly Located within 20 miles of Welsh Capital 5th largest local authority in Wales Employs circa 9000 people – largest employer in area (10th largest in Wales) Deliver a range of services to the 170,000 people living in the borough Adult Services provide a range of specialist services to 6500 members of public (over 18) experiencing difficulties on a day-to-day basis Physical / Sensory disability Drug /Alcohol addiction

Procurement Structure : 

Procurement Structure Head Of Procurement E-Procurement Team Procurement Team Split into Four Directorates Environment Education & Leisure Corporate Social Services Team of procurement officers led by Principal Procurement Officer Impact greater % spend (Social Services circa £10million 3rd party spend)

Benefits of Structure : 

Benefits of Structure Improved relationships with Directorates Greater understanding of Service areas Expertise in categories of spend Greater impact on spend Compliancy (EU Directives/Standing Orders) Sourcing Plans

Social Services Procurement : 

Social Services Procurement Team of 3 officers Managing all spend with third party providers Governed by legislation (but Part B services) Looks at each service on a case-by-case basis – most appropriate procurement process is utilised

Case Study (1) : 

Case Study (1) CASTELL LLWYD – SINGLE SOURCE PROCESS Castell Llwyd Farm is a family run working farm Provides a day service to people with learning difficulties Helps develop social skills, life skills, basic literacy/numeracy Increases knowledge of woodlands, arts & crafts, animal husbandry, bird watching, growing vegetables etc etc Skills transferrable to home

Case Study (1) cont. : 

Case Study (1) cont. Why Single source process Needed to formalise existing arrangement Competitive tender was not an option – because: unique service cannot easily be replicated – nothing similar in marketplace Social Services personnel has committed a significant amount of time and effort over the past 9 years assisting the Service Provider Avoid Service User disruption (like home from home) Contract in place for five years Ensuring the project remains sustainable

Case Study (2) : 

Case Study (2) DOMICILIARY CARE – COMPETITIVE TENDERING PROCESS Approx spend £4.9 million p.a. Approx 6500 hours care per week Two contracts types Cost/Volume Spot Provision 13 providers – dozens knocking the door!

Case Study (2) cont. : 

Case Study (2) cont. Why competitive tender Open up market-place Formalise ad-hoc (spot) provision Reduce costs Reduce number of providers Robust service provision Compliant

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