Decision details

Having considered the confidential appendix, it was

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the analysis and evaluation findings set out at Appendix 1 to the report be noted;

(2)          the appointment of Northgate Information Solutions UK Limited for the provision of Revenues and Benefits Third Party Support Services to enable contract documentation to be finalised expeditiously and to enable operational commencement from 1 November 2015 be approved;

(3)          the appointment for an initial term starting on 1 November 2015 and ending on 31 October 2020, therefore representing a period of five years of service provision, with an option, at the Council’s discretion, to extend for one further year from the end of the initial term, be approved;

(4)          the Corporate Director of Resources, following consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Performance, Corporate Resources and Policy Development and Finance and Major Contracts, be authorised to finalise any outstanding contractual matters;

(5)          the Director of Legal and Governance Services seal the contract on the Council’s behalf when the contract documentation had been prepared.

Reason for Decision:  Cabinet approved the procurement of the Revenues and Benefits Third Party Support Service on 11 December 2014 with a view to establishing an operational commencement date of 1 November 2015. 

Following the completion of a restricted tender procedure, an analysis and evaluation of each bidder’s tender was undertaken.  Based upon these results, the resolutions above were approved,

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member / Dispensation Granted:  None.