Decision

The Mayor and Cabinet has decided to extend the contract with Matrix SCM Ltd for Managed Service of Temporary Agency Resources.

Analysis

outcome: The contract was approved for extension for a period of 2 years with an estimated value of £64.7 million.

summary: The decision involves extending the contract with Matrix SCM Ltd for Managed Service of Temporary Agency Resources.

topline: The Mayor and Cabinet has decided to extend the contract with Matrix SCM Ltd for Managed Service of Temporary Agency Resources.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a significant amount of public funds and may impact local stakeholders who rely on temporary agency resources.

affected_stakeholders: ["Matrix SCM Ltd", "Temporary agency workers", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://councilmeetings.lewisham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=10588

Decision Maker: Mayor and Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED to approve the extension of the contract with Matrix SCM Ltd for Managed Service of Temporary Agency Resources for a period of 2 years from 29 July 2025 to 28 July 2027 at an estimated value of £64.7 million over the extension period and a total contract value of approximately £128m over the life of the contract.

Date of Decision: June 25, 2025