The Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report seeking authority to enter a contract for the replacement of the Education Management System currently used by Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC). The provision and maintenance of the system were delivered to BFfC through the ICT Service Level Agreement, with the system contract being the responsibility of the Council.  The new system contract was required to deliver both service improvements and efficiencies which were detailed in the report.

Resolved –

          That the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Chief Digital and Information Officer and the Assistant Director of Procurement & Contracts, be authorised to award the contract for a replacement Education Management System.

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