Decision details

Approval to award an automated solution to improve processing of Revenues Services transactions

Reference: D55425

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

 The Chief Officer Financial Services gave approval regarding :

a) The award of a new contract, in line with CPR 3.1.7, to Govtech Solutions Ltd for the provision of a software system to support the delivery of the end to end automation of many council tax and business rates transactions via the council’s website. The contract shall be for the period of 11th July 2022 to 10th July 2024 with the option to extend by two periods of 12 months. The maximum value per annum being £156,875 and so has a potential total of £627,500 if the extensions are taken up in full.

b) The variation of the existing Academy Revenues & Benefits contract with Capita PLC for the installation of the API connections for the smooth and efficient transfer of information between the Govtech solution and the Academy system. The variation will be for the one

 

off cost of installation at a total cost of £140,203.



This is a significant operational decision as a direct consequence of key decision D55298 taken on 31/5/22

Please see attached report.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Mark Amson, Business Rates Manager Email: mark.amson@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 04/07/2022

Date of decision: 04/07/2022

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