Decision details

To update on the Digital Transformation Plan and seek approval and authority to procure and award contracts for a Digital Strategic Partner and Telephony project/solution.

Cabinet:

1. Noted the emerging digital narrative, and that the next phase of Digital Transformation activity and refreshed IT strategy is underway and is targeted for June 2022 Cabinet decision.
2. Authorised the Chief Executive in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Governance and Performance and Director for Policy, Strategy and Digital to take all steps necessary, (including procuring and awarding a contract over £500k), for securing a ‘Digital Strategic Partner’ with a maximum contract value of £35m, and maximum contract length of 7 years.
3. Noted that any decision to utilise the ‘Digital Strategic Partner’ contract for supporting ‘business-as-usual’ functions will be subject to a further Cabinet report and decision, regardless of the value.
4. Authorised the Chief Executive in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Governance and Performance and Director for Policy, Strategy and Digital to take all steps necessary, (including procuring and awarding any relevant contracts which may be over £500k), for delivering the telephony project/solution at a total estimated cost of £4.5m.