Decision

To approve the direct award of a contract for the provision of an estate management system (‘the contract’) for a term of two years (extendable by one year) to the supplier identified and at the cost outlined in the exempt appendix.

To finalise the terms and conditions of, and to approve the entering into of, the contract.

Reasons for the decision

The Council has an extensive property portfolio and continues to require an estate management system to manage this.

Alternative options considered

Not to continue to have an estate management system. This was rejected for the reason outlined above.