Decision details

Approve the procurement exercise to identify a single supplier of housing IT solutions and to inject the estimated costs of £5.5M into the capital programme.

The Director of Environment and Housing submitted a report seeking approval  to invest in replacement housing ICT systems, including implementation of  interim arrangements, at a capital cost of £5.5m.

The report set out how the project would address the risks arising from the current outdated systems and the proposed solution would secure a range of cashable and non-cashable benefits.

In response to one Members’ enquiry, the Board received further information on the business case for the proposals and the Executive Member for Communities confirmed that the progress of the scheme would be monitored and reported back to Members as appropriate.

RESOLVED

a)  That approval be given, as a Key Decision, for a procurement exercise to be undertaken for housing ICT solutions, noting that the Director of Environment and Housing will be accountable for the approval of the specification and tender documentation, the selection of the successful supplier and contract award (each as decisions consequential to that Key Decision).

b)  That the proposed interim arrangements, including the waiver of Contract Procedure Rules 8.1 and 8.2 (in accordance with those rules) be approved, to ensure continuity of provision and a smooth transition to the new arrangements.

c)  That approval be given for the injection of £5.5m into the HRA capital programme and to give authority to spend this £5.5m.

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