The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report providing an update on the ICT Future Operating Model.  The report stated that the Policy Committee had endorsed the preferred option in the Outline Business Case (OBC) on 22 June 2020 (Minute 14 refers) and granted delegated authority to proceed with its procurement and implementation, subject to delivery remaining within the financial envelope set out in the OBC, and a satisfactory update report on progress to this meeting.  The report summarised progress to date and set out the subsequent critical future dates. It also gave an assessment of the three bidders for the contract and the rationale for selecting the preferred bidder. 

Resolved -

That the progress made by the ICT Future Operating Model project to date be noted and a further report on progress be submitted to the Committee on 14 December 2020.

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