Decision
Analysis
outcome: Cyngor Gwynedd was authorized to act as the Lead Authority for LMS Cymru, responsible for the procurement process and overseeing the Consortium Agreement.
summary: The decision is about authorizing Cyngor Gwynedd to lead the procurement process for a new Library Management System (LMS) for the north Wales Library Consortium and other Welsh Library Authorities interested in joining the LMS Cymru Consortium for a 7-year contract.
topline: The Cyngor Gwynedd has decided to lead the procurement for a new Library Management System, impacting libraries across Wales for the next seven years.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious due to the financial commitment required from all member libraries, potential redundancy costs, and the centralization of the procurement process which could affect local control and decision-making.
affected_stakeholders: North Wales Library Consortium members, other Welsh Library Authorities joining the consortium, local government units, library patrons, and staff of the libraries involved.
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence on the decision in the provided text.
URL: https://democracy.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2854
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Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: To authorise Cyngor Gwynedd to act as the Lead Authority for LMS Cymru, which means: · That the Cyngor Gwynedd Procurement Unit will undertake the procurement process for a new LMS which involves procuring a system on a framework, not only for the north Wales Library Consortium but for the Wales Library Authorities which are eager to be members of the LMS Cymru Consortium for the duration of the contract which will last 7 years from 2023/2024. · That the LMS Cymru arrangement is based on a Consortium Agreement that will commit every member to pay their full proportion of the costs, and any potential costs such as redundancy costs, for the duration of the new consortium agreement. · As a part of the Consortium Agreement, to employ a LMS Support Unit staffed by 3 full-time officers (neutral location) for the duration of the agreement.
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