Decision details

To seek approval to award contracts for the continued provision of Housing IT systems and commence a Housing IT Transformation programme including developing the outline business case.

Cabinet:

1. Authorised the Executive Director for Growth & Regeneration, in consultation with Cabinet Member – Housing Delivery and Homes and the Section 151 officer to take all steps required to award the contract(s) necessary for the continued provision of Cx Housing, Abritas and Keystone for two years from May 2022, in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelope outlined in this report and exempt appendix I.
2. Approved the commencement of a Housing IT transformation programme including the procurement of replacement major housing business systems reaching end of life or end of contract.
3. Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration to take all steps required to develop the outline business case including procuring and awarding contracts at a cost of up to £775k, with most costs met through existing budget provision in the HRA budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan, approved at Full Council in Feb 2021.