Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision

To undertake a contract variation to the Northgate Public Services contract and to move to a single supplier for delivery of all the Council’s ICT Services.

Decision of the Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources

i.     To approve the variation of the NPS contract and undertake a managed transition of the ICT services that NPS currently provide to the 3C ICT Shared Service.

ii.    To agree the budget spend of £195,000 for transitioning the current service to the 3C ICT Shared Service.  This cost can be met from existing ICT budgets.

iii.   To delegate to the Strategic Director, following consultation with the Executive Councillor and the Head of Legal Practice, to negotiate and finalise the transition with NPS and 3C ICT Shared Service.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Strategic Director.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.