URL: https://easthants.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=410

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This falls within the Chief Executive’s powers as Designated Officer to exercise General Delegation (as set out in the Constitution1) Section G2 1.1, ‘To exercise any functions, powers and duties of the Council to secure the effective management of their service areas including the authorisation of any procedures or contracts within the framework of Financial Procedure Rules and Contract Standing Orders, and taking and implementing decisions to maintain the operational effectiveness of their service areas where these fall within a policy decision made by the Council or Cabinet.’

Content: This falls within the Chief Executive’s powers as Designated Officer to exercise General Delegation (as set out in the Constitution1) Section G2 1.1, ‘To exercise any functions, powers and duties of the Council to secure the effective management of their service areas including the authorisation of any procedures or contracts within the framework of Financial Procedure Rules and Contract Standing Orders, and taking and implementing decisions to maintain the operational effectiveness of their service areas where these fall within a policy decision made by the Council or Cabinet.’ 1.    The contract for the supply of a Business Analyst to support process redesign work as part of EHME Employee Lifecycle project within the ARC transformation programme is awarded to Red Quadrant. 2.    The total contract value of £42,600 is approved. 3.    Release of funding has been approved by the S151 Officer following receipt of a business case to the Strategy Board on 27 November 2025.

Date of Decision: February 17, 2026