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Matrix SCM is delighted to announce that we have been re-awarded the contract for Thurrock Council as their Neutral Vendor Managed Service provider for temporary staffing. Having worked together for 4 years now, Thurrock went out to tender to ensure they were getting the best solution and price in the market. We are proud to have won the process and continue to partner with Thurrock to support them to meet their contingent workforce goals.
Insight from Thurrock:
“We are thrilled to continue our working partnership with Matrix and keen to build on the strong foundations we have established over the last 4 years.”
Mykela Pratt, Strategic Lead HR, Thurrock Council
Neutral Vendor Managed Service next step:
Having driven efficiencies since 2016, the main goals of the re-award are to continually drive improvements on the current solution while also exploring how integrations can connect CR.NET to wider business processes and systems to further streamline processes.
How Matrix SCM are helping Thurrock:
Our technology platform CR.NET will allow the authority to:
- Manage the fulfilment of requirements with full transparency
- Enforce Council policies and required compliances
- Develop and manage a fully accredited and expanding supply chain
- Provide suppliers with better information they need to better candidate match to job roles
- Access a wide selection of fully compliant agency workers in line with the Council’s set requirements
- Download real-time Management information 24/7, 365 days a year

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