Decision details

That Council:

a)    Approves the funding for the following changes to the revenue budget:

i)     Development and Regulatory Case Management System (CMS) – approves a revenue budget of £600k in 2023/24 for the procurement and one-off implementation costs of a new CMS funded through use of the Transformation Reserve and approve the inclusion of ongoing revenue savings of £40.4k in 2024/25 onwards over the 5 years of the contract.

Reasons for Recommendations:-

·         Expiry of incumbent contracts by 31^st March 2024;

·         Benefits from a single CMS, service delivery improvements and process efficiencies.

Alternative Options Considered:-

·         Do nothing.

·         Do Minimal – replacement solution for Kettering.

·         New supplier single solution.