URL: https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=750

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Performance, Customer Service and Communications

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: To approve the award of the contract for the Squiz DXP Content Management System (CMS) over the NHS Shared Business Services Framework, for a fixed 3-year contract term plus 1-year optional extension.   To delegate authority to the Director of Resources in consultation with the Head of Legal & Democratic Services to finalise the terms and conditions of and enter into the required contract with the supplier on the terms contained in the exempt appendix. The current contract for the Squiz DXP CMS is due for renewal.   Under the Procurement Code, which forms part of the Council’s Constitution, all budgeted contract awards between £100,000 and up to £500,000 need to be approved by the relevant Cabinet Member. An 18-month contract was considered to allow for full market engagement, but due to a 12-month lead time to change suppliers this was rejected as there is likely to be another change in quick succession for any new unitary authority should it go ahead as expected. None

Date of Decision: June 24, 2025