Issue - meetings
Strategic Review and Consolidation of ICT Systems
Meeting: 20/06/2012 - Cabinet (Item 7)
7 Strategic Review and Consolidation of ICT Systems 
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This report asks Cabinet to endorse the
Strategic Review being undertaken of the Council’s ICT
software systems in the short, medium and longer term. It
identifies opportunities to make efficiency improvements together
with cost savings through procurement abd review options within
clear timescales. Review and consolidation will provide the
opportunity for a change in focus for ICT; enabling ICT to become
facilitators and empowering users to do more.
Additional documents:
- Appendix A - Applications Portfolio, 20/06/2012 Cabinet, item 7
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- Appendix B - Key Functions, 20/06/2012 Cabinet, item 7
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- Appendix C - Software Review - Change Impact Assessment, 20/06/2012 Cabinet, item 7
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- Appendix D - Risk Assessment, 20/06/2012 Cabinet, item 7
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Decision:
That the strategy and course of action, as detailed in the report be agreed.
Minutes:
Cabinet received a report requesting approval to invite tenders for the replacement of the Council’s financial accounting and management system.
The current system had been in place since 2003 and was no longer supported by the software supplier. It was also desired to benefit from enhancements now available and to consider options for integration with other Council ICT systems. Seeking tenders would provide reassurance that the Council was obtaining value for money in the provision of its financial system.
The Chair drew Members attention to section 8.1 of the report which highlighted the fact that there would be a total saving on software of approximately £100,000 over 5 years. Members congratulated the Head of Service for forward thinking in respect of ICT.
Resolved: That the strategy and course of action, as detailed in the report be agreed.