Purpose

Cabinet will note from the
report that Civica has provided
Revenue, Benefits and Customer Services functions to Canterbury,
Dover and Thanet Council as a shared service since 2018.
Civica have now indicated the intention
to cease providing such services after the expiry of the current
contract in January 2025. Cabinet is being asked to agree in
principle that in future these services be provided by way of a
LATCo.

Decision

Cabinet agreed:
 
1. 
To note that the contract between East Kent Shared Services and
Civica UK limited for the delivery of
Revenue, Benefits and Customer Services will terminate in March
2025.
 
2.  In
principle to the formation of a joint local authority trading
company together with Canterbury and Dover for the delivery of the
services referred to in 1 above.
 
3. 
That a further report will be presented to Cabinet for approval
within 4 months together with a detailed business plan for the
proposed company, a draft shareholders agreement and proposed
articles of association.