Purpose

Ipswich Borough
Council has used IDOX Lalpac for over 20 years for it’s
licensing database and online application system. The system stores
the entire licensing record history for the borough.
 
An extension to the
contract is required for the next 12 months to cover the licence
used by the service area. Whilst the options for the service are
evaluated and progressed.
 
Going forward this
requirement will be rolled into the major procurement that IBC will
undertake for all its ‘IT’ requirements.

Decision

To waive contract standing orders and grant a
contract extension for a further 12 months to IDOX Lalpac for
£16,044.14.
 
Time Period: 23rd December 2024 –
22nd December 2025
 
Reason: In order that the database
licence and maintenance can be restored for a further 12
months.
 
Risk: The
licensing service would not be able to undertake its statutory
licensing functions without this IT system nor generate income for
the Council, and to deal with customer enquiries.