Decision details

1.    That the following changes to the IT Service Delivery Model and sourcing approach be approved:

a.    The procurement of a contract for the outsourcing of all operational IT services currently provided by the incumbent to a single external supplier.

b.    The procurement of a contract for the outsourcing of Security Operations to an independent specialist external supplier.

c.     The procurement of a contract for the engagement of an external partner (“Flexible Delivery Partner”) to support the Council in delivering IT technical design and delivery.

2.    That the carrying out of the necessary procurement processes to secure the services of the external suppliers and the Flexible Delivery Partner referred to in paragraph 1 above, be approved.

3.    That authority be delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director – Resources, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Highways, Transport and IT, to take all necessary decisions and steps to progress the procurements referred to in 1a, 1b and 1c up to and including determination of the final form of the resultant contracts and award of those contracts.