Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 12, 2024

Purpose: The Executive is recommended to approve a further 5-year agreement to the existing supplier by a direct award via a compliant CCS Framework call-off with a contract value of £715K.

Content: RESOLVED – that the Executive agrees:   (i)             The proposed procurement strategy to undertake a direct award approach via CCS Virtual Application Solutions Framework, to award a five-year contract to NEC Software Solutions Ltd to supply and support a hosted IT solution for provision of Revenues and Benefits associated Software and Services, from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2029 (with 90 days prior notice before the annual anniversary of the contract should the Council use its discretion, to terminate), at an estimated contract value of £725K (£870k including VAT).