Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 3, 2026

Purpose:

Content: (a) Decisions RESOLVED: 1.1        That Cabinet approved the direct award of the Income Management System contract via CCS G-Cloud Lot 2 (Cloud software) framework. 1.2        That Cabinet approved the direct award of the Merchant Services contract required for the operation of the Income Management System. 1.3        That authority be delegated to the Director of Finance and Resources to approve and finalise the arrangements for West Northamptonshire Council to award a contract for the provision of Income Management services starting 1 August 2026 on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council and its Shared Services partners (including MKCC) to the best fit supplier. (b) Reasons for decisions Recommendations adopted for the reasons given in the report. (c) Alternative options considered See report for any alternative options considered.