Decision details

To approve the commencement of this scheme. 

Matter for Decision: The purchase and installation of the eRevenues and eServices online self-service modules for the Northgate Revenues & Benefits IT system.

 

Decision of the Executive Councillor:

 

Financial recommendations:

 

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

 

        i.            Approve the commencement of the project, which was already included in the Council’s Capital & Revenue Project Plan (SC335).

      ii.            Approve the total capital cost of the project as £59,000 and that it be funded from the Technology Investment Fund and repairs and renewals fund contributions.

    iii.            Approve the ongoing revenue costs of the project as £10,750 and that it be funded from the Customer Service Centre’s existing budget provision. 

 

Procurement recommendations:

 

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

 

        i.            Approve the carrying out and completion of the procurement of eRevenues and eServices modules for the Northgate Revenues & Benefits IT system.

      ii.            Agree that Serco will carry out the procurement of the replacement server in accordance with the provisions of its contract with the Council.

    iii.            Agree that if the quotation or tender sum exceeded the estimated contract value by more than 15% the permission of the Executive Councillor and Director of Resources would be sought prior to proceeding.

 

Reasons for the Decision: As set out in the officer’s report

 

Any alternative options considered and rejected: As set out in the officer’s report

 

 

Scrutiny Considerations

 

The committee received a report from the Head of Customer Services.

 

The Scrutiny Committee considered and approved the recommendations by 4 votes to 0.

 

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.