Traded Services Forum

The Traded Services Forum is set up primarily to advise on decisions to provide or secure services for schools and ensure that the traded services offered comply with the principles of best value. The Forum directs the work of the Commissioning, Procurement and Business Development Team.

The Forum is made up of Headteachers, Bursars, Premises Managers and Governors representing schools; Strategic, or the appropriate Managers from the Traded Services and supported by the Commissioning, Procurement and Business Development Team.

The current membership is:

• Chair: Martin Hollos, Director of Finance and Resource Management.
• Governors: Anne Wilson, Rod Ash, Geoff Roberts, Dennis Fisher.
• Facility Managers: Darren Clark, Weetwood Primary School; Stuart Clark, Brigshaw; Sheila May, Otley Prince Henry’s; Geoff Scott, Benton Park; Tom Harbord, Guiseley.
• Directors of Finance/Business Managers: Paul Tidd, Swallow Hill Community College; Claire Stephenson, Crawshaw School; David Noble, Temple Moor High School.
• Heads of Service: Louise Vardy, Head of Personnel; Moin Patel, Head of Knowledge and Information; Julie Meakin, Chief Commercial Services Officer; Dorothy Smith, Director of School Improvement; Pat Toner, Strategic Manager Resources; Iain Dunn, Corporate Procurement; The Commissioning, Procurement and Business Development Team.

The Forum meets three times a year, one meeting a term. The meetings are held in the Merrion House boardroom between 4pm and 6pm.

The dates for the next academic year are: Thursday, 15th October 2009, Thursday, 25th February 2010 and Thursday, 20th May 2010

For the full terms of reference please click here.

Minutes of Previous Traded Services Forum's are available here

May 2010
February 2010
October 2009
June 2009 - Meeting Cancelled - Agenda
February 2009
October 2008

We welcome new members and if any one is interested to know more about, or join the Forum, please contact Philip Robson on 07891 277557 or e-mail philip.robson@educationLeeds.co.uk or Sheila Goodwin 0113 2475596 or e-mail sheila.goodwin@educationleeds.co.uk