Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 16, 2024

Purpose:

Content: That   1.  The information be noted and the procurement of End of Life (EoL) Digital & IT infrastructure and the proposed work to be undertaken to upgrade and replace the platforms as set out in this report be agreed.   2.  A capital draw down of £6.5m from the Capital Programme to undertake delivery of the Digital & IT transformation project for the period 2024 and 2029 be approved.   3.  The use of the London Procurement Partnership Framework and the current service provider, BT, to deliver the upgrades and procure the services and supplies detailed in the report be agreed. Where, in the opinion of the Director of Corporate Services, a separate procurement is required or desirable, it be agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Corporate Services in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to authorise the use of an appropriate framework or alternative procurement route.   4.  The Digital & IT strategy attached as Appendix 1, including acknowledging the approach of equipping colleagues with the digital skills and tools needed to achieve the Council’s ambitions, empowering colleagues to seek out and optimise digital opportunities to deliver efficiencies and savings and enabling colleagues to innovate for the future be endorsed.