Decision details
Financial Management System - Contract Approval (WL)
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Resources
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The Council will have to award a new 5 year
Contract for its Financial Management System (Agresso).
Decision:
To approve a new 5-year contract with Unit 4 for an enhanced Financial Management System (ERPX).
Reasons for the decision:
A number of options were considered to deliver the best value for money for the Council. The final approach followed uses a fully compliant procurement process using a specific framework through SoftCat which maximises value and efficiency to the Council. It is also in line with most modern software providers utilising SaaS (Software as a Service) technology, the Council’s ICT strategy and the need to migrate all business systems to a hosted platform.
Alternative options considered:
A range of other options were considered, however the significant costs and risks involved were prohibitive and therefore a straightforward re-contracting position was recommended.
Publication date: 07/01/2025
Date of decision: 07/01/2025
Effective from: 15/01/2025
Accompanying Documents:
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