URL: https://wyre.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=759

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder Decisions

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To seek approval for the renewal of the hosted software service provided by NEC. This provides key services relating to Revenues and Benefits and Recovery, as well as linking to our citizen facing "myWyre Account" on the Wyre Council website, providing citizens essential access to their data. The service also incorporates an Electronic Document Management System which allows efficient storage and management of millions of documents.

Content: The Director of Transformation and Change submitted a report to seek approval to direct award a contract to NEC Software Systems Ltd (NEC) for our revenues and benefits system, and the linked electronic document management system.   Decisions   The Resources Portfolio Holder agreed:   ·       That approval is given to direct award the council’s revenues and benefits, and electronic document management systems (DMS) to NEC Software Systems Ltd through the Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions framework. The proposed contract length is five years and costs are set out in the report.   ·       That approval is given to proceed under the Exemption to Contract Procedures contained within the Financial Regulations and Financial Procedures Rules on the grounds if a framework is available that necessitates the council not having to go out to tender and the goods, works or services will still provide the council with best value for money.

Date of Decision: August 14, 2025