Issue - meetings

To approve the procurement strategy outlined in the report which utilises the buying solution framework, to procure an IT Managed Service (ITMS).

RESOLVED:

Decisions of the Cabinet

1.  That the procurement strategy outlined in the report which utilises the buying solution framework, to procure an IT managed service (ITMS) in line with contract standing order 3.3.2, with an anticipated duration of four to a maximum of seven years be approved.

2.  That it be noted that additional information has been received from the current contractor (Serco) and officers immediately undertake an analysis of this information.

Decisions of the Leader of the Council

3.  That decision 2 above be noted and authority be delegated to the cabinet member for finance, resources and community safety to assess the additional information and, if appropriate, to agree an amendment to the procurement strategy.