Decision details

Consideration has now been given to the contractual conditions and officers are satisfied that outstanding matters of detail have been clarified and resolved. Accordingly officers are now in the process of actioning the delegation and agreeing contractual terms.

The benefits that would arise from acquiring the enhanced software as part of a Derbyshire wide consortium were set out within the original report. These included an improved service to local residents, increased levels of income and the potential for securing efficiencies in the service.

The main option would be not to acquire the system which would mean that the benefits identified in the original report would not be achieved. Given that the benefits clearly outweigh the associated costs a decision not to implement the new software is not considered to be appropriate.