Temporary social work staff from recruitment agencies by the council in 2021-2022 - Find a freedom of information request

1. The value of spend on temporary social work staff from recruitment agencies by the council in 2021-2022?

2. Whether you have a managed service provider (MSP) in place or whether you engage directly with agency social care suppliers?

3. If an MSP contract is in place, who is the nominated MSP, when did the contract commence and what is the end date?

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.  

1. Qualified - £3,337,870, Unqualified - £220,110.

2. Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) use a neutral vendor and do not engage directly with agency social care suppliers.

3. LCC are due to commence a new neutral vendor contract with MatrixSCM on 05/12/2022