Purpose

A contract has been in place with Destin
Solutions Ltd to provide a managed service using their Nexus system
to identify missing business rate and council tax assessments in
respect of the areas covered by Ipswich Borough Council, Babergh
District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council.
 
The current contract is due to end on the
31/03/2026 with the option for one 12-month extension period
available upon agreement of both parties.
 
Given the services are required on an ongoing
basis and the work undertaken by Destin has already been proven to
represent good value for money in terms of the assessments they
have identified a new contract for 2 years (+1year extension on
agreement of both parties). This has been awarded via a compliant
framework (G Cloud 14). The value of the new contract has been
confirmed at £10,000 per annum for the duration of the new
contract.

Decision

To award a new 2 (+1) year contract to Destin
Solutions Ltd, effective from the 01/04/2026 maximum value will be
a maximum of £30,000.
 
Reason:
Destin Solutions Ltd has already been proven
to represent good value for money in terms of the assessments.