Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 16, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Appendix A to this report is exempt from publication on the basis that it contains information of the description set out in paragraphs 14 of schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information   Cllr Peter Bradbury declared a personal, non-prejudicial interest in this matter as he is a member of Governance and Audit Committee.   RESOLVED: that   1.      the overarching approach for the procurement of an ERP solution be approved.   2.     the Outline Business Case (attached at Appendix A) be approved.   3.     authority be delegated to the Corporate Director Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance and Director of Governance and Legal Services to determine all aspects of the procurement process for an ERP solution (including finalising the evaluation criteria to be used, commencement of the procurement process and all ancillary matters pertaining to the procurement), with the approval of the contract award and the Full Business Case to be subject to a future report to Cabinet (estimated to be February/March 2026).