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i.To agree to implement a
digital grants platform.
ii.To delegate responsibility to the Chief Operating Officer and Director of
Communities to oversee the procurement of a digital grant’s platform and the
smooth transition with its implementation.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/05/2024
Decision due: 27 Jun 2024 by Executive Councillor for Communities
Lead member: Executive Councillor for Communities
Department: Communities Group
Contact: Allison Conder, Strategic Project Manager Email: Allison.Conder@cambridge.gov.uk.
Additional Information: Not currently requested for pre-scrutiny.
Background Information: There are some risks and constraints with the current approach to grant fund management for both the council and applicants and a comprehensive options appraisal has been completed to assess alternative approaches the council could consider. The appraisal assesses options including no change, minor system changes, implementing a digital grants platform or outsourcing some or all elements of grant fund management to a third party organisation. The appraisal recommends that the Council now considers implementing a digital grants management platform, to minimise risk and maximise efficiency. There a number of existing grant management platforms available which cost between £15-£100k and these will be assessed for suitability for meeting the council's and applicants requirements.
