Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Portfolio Holder for Resources has authorised the Director of Resources & Housing to proceed as per the recommendations set out in Exempt Appendix A.
summary: The decision at stake is whether to award a contract for the Council's Finance system based on tenders from an open market procurement exercise.
topline: The Portfolio Holder for Resources has decided to proceed with awarding a contract for the Council's Finance system.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial decisions and procurement processes, which can be sensitive topics for stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Portfolio Holder for Resources", "Director of Resources & Housing", "Council staff", "Taxpayers"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1334
Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder: Resources
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To consider the tenders from an open market procurement exercise for the Council’s Finance system and decide whether to award the contract.
Content: To consider the tenders from an open market procurement exercise for the Council’s Finance system and decide whether to award the contract. That the Portfolio Holder for Resources: Authorises the Director of Resources & Housing to proceed as per the recommendations set out in Exempt Appendix A. These recommendations relate to the Procurement of Finance Software Systems and are exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
Date of Decision: December 23, 2024