Agenda item

That competitive tendering be commenced to purchase a talent management system, the cost of which would exceed £250,000 after 3 years.

The Director of Finance & Resources introduced a report that sought approval to commence tendering for a talent management system for the Council to support the implementation of the Slough Academy.  It was noted that an updated report and recommendation had been published in a Supplementary Agenda which superseded the report circulated in the main agenda pack.

The Slough Academy aimed to grow and develop staff, including Modern Apprenticeships and the system was an important element of managing the process.  In the first year the set up cost of the system would be £47,500 and the annual licence fee was £52,500.  The ongoing service contract meant that the total contract would exceed £250,000 which required Cabinet approval prior to the commencement of tendering.

After due consideration, the Cabinet agreed that competitive tendering could begin.

Resolved –  That competitive tendering be commenced to purchase a talent management system, the cost of which would exceed £250,000 after 3 years.