Agenda item

To note the existing contractual arrangements with Liberata UK Ltd and consideration to future service arrangements.

Stephanie Fleck, head of legal advices provided legal advice to the executive on this item.  Deborah Collins, strategic director of legal and democratic services had left the executive meeting prior to the discussion and consideration of this item.

RESOLVED:

1.  That it be noted that the existing contractual arrangements with Liberata UK Ltd for the revenues and benefits service have not been extended.  The contract has a termination period which expires on  March 31 2011 at which time new arrangements will need to be in place.

2.  That it be noted that consideration needs to be given to what the arrangements will be following termination and that an alternative service needs to be arranged and that a range of options including those outlined in the report will be analysed prior to a gateway 1 report being presented.

3.  That a gateway 1 report be received outlining the preferred option for approval in autumn 2009.