Decision details

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The current 4 contract expires on 31 March 2023. The procurement of a longer term contract is currently being explored via a framework, with the decision proposed effectively reflecting a short 'extension' to the existing arrangements to enable this longer term approach to be finalised.
An exemption from procurement rules was agreed by the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Finance and Governance to enable this decision to be made. (This report is attached, which also sets out the background to this decision)

Decision:

To award a contract for up to a maximum of one-year to NEC Software Solutions Ltd for the provision of the IT system that supports the administration of services within Revenues and Benefits and Housing.

Alternative options considered:

Set out in attached report

Publication date: 06/03/2023

Date of decision: 06/03/2023

Accompanying Documents: