Decision details

Contract to supply ICT support to East Midlands Councils

Reference: D700

Decision Maker: Director of Organisational Development and Democratic Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

This report seeks approval to enter into a new contract in respect of the supply of IT Support Services by Gedling Borough Council to East Midlands Councils (EMC).

Decision:

THAT approval is given to allow Officers to enter into a new contract in respect of the provision of IT Support Services to East Midlands Councils for a period of 1 year from 1 April 2018, with the option to extend the term by mutual agreement.

Reasons for the decision:

The current arrangements with EMC have and will continue to:
Added value for EMC as they have no in house IT Support capacity
Provided valuable research and development opportunities
Enhanced partnership working between the Council and EMC
Provided an income stream for the Council

Alternative options considered:

The Council could decide not to provide this Services to EMC, in which case the current arrangement would cease.

Publication date: 17/04/2018

Date of decision: 17/04/2018

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