Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve arrangements for the direct award of a maximum seven-year maintenance and support contract for the Capita Academy system via the Kent Commercial Services (KCS) Software Products and Associated Services Framework.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of maintenance and support services for the Capita Academy product via the Kent Commercial Services Software Products and Associated Services Framework, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director, Finance and Investment, in consultation with the Chief Legal Officer, to award and enter into the contract and all other necessary or ancillary agreements, including contract extensions, with Capita.