URL: https://democracy.wandsworth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=12699

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Finance

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: 1)  To approve the award of contract to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited for the provision of an Off-site resilience service for benefit processing for a period of five (5) years from 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2030, with the option to extend for a further two (2) years.   2)  To note, that although this was conducted via a Joint Procurement exercise, this Officer Delegated Decision approval is sought in respect of Wandsworth Borough Council only, and that the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames award is being dealt with under appropriate governance processes.  

Content: 1)  To approve the award of contract to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited for the provision of an Off-site resilience service for benefit processing for a period of five (5) years from 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2030, with the option to extend for a further two (2) years.   2)  To note, that although this was conducted via a Joint Procurement exercise, this Officer Delegated Decision approval is sought in respect of Wandsworth Borough Council only, and that the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames award is being dealt with under appropriate governance processes.  

Date of Decision: July 31, 2025