Role of Steering Group. The principal roles of the Steering Group are: -
Role of Steering Group. The role of the Steering Group is to provide overall leadership and direction for the Frameworks including: Scrutiny of and support for the compliant use of the Framework by Participating Authorities and Framework Providers; Defining, verifying and ensuring achievement of the Framework Objectives, benefits, efficiencies and performance; Promoting the use of the Framework to eligible Participating Authorities through communications and guidance; Actively promoting the Framework; Agreeing membership of the Steering Group; Considering and agreeing requests from eligible Participating Authorities to access the Framework; Monitoring workload and capacity of Framework Providers Making recommendations relating to the re-procurement of the Framework following the Framework Term; Reviewing and Recommending Framework guidelines and working practices, including regular review and agreeing the Framework Governance structure; Providing support to the Framework Provider Meetings and Task Groups; Management of combined forums with Framework Providers, Contractor Framework Providers, Participating Authorities and other organisations; Developing and agreeing the detailed Management Information for the Frameworks; Regularly reviewing Targets to support continuous improvement; Periodically reviewing outputs from the Framework Management Team and recommending actions; and Meeting quarterly, or as required.
