Agenda item

That the intention to commence tendering for the CAPITA SIMS.net and FMS Support Service contract be endorsed.

A report was considered that sought the Cabinet’s endorsement to commence tendering for a further contract in excess of £250,000 to be let during the 2016/17 financial year.  The contract was additional to those already endorsed by Cabinet in April and July 2016.

The contract would was for the Capita SIMS.net and FMS Support Service which provided a helpdesk, training and information/support to schools.  It was proposed to tender for a three-year contract with a total estimated value of £420,000.  After due consideration, the Cabinet endorsed the commencement of tendering for the contract.

Resolved –  That the intention to commence tendering for the CAPITA SIMS.net and FMS Support Service contract be endorsed.