Decision details

This report seeks delegated authority if required to urgently approve any new contracts required for the smooth transfer of services from Capita to the City Council which need Cabinet approval due to the contract value.

That the Service Director for Digital and Business Operations, or Service Director for Legal and Governance, are given delegated authority jointly and severally to approve, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Resources, any new contracts required for the smooth transfer of services from Capita to the City Council which would ordinarily need Cabinet approval due to the contract value.

1.  It is possible that some new contracts that are required for smooth transfer of services may represent a value that requires Cabinet approval in accordance with the Financial Procedure Rules.

2.  The delegation is required to ensure that all such contracts are in place for 23rd July 2019, when the transfer takes place, and/or immediately after transfer if unexpected gaps are discovered.  The recommendation avoids the need to convene Cabinet at short notice and potentially repeatedly.

1.  Not to approve new contracts before 23rd July.  This option is rejected because these contracts will be needed for the smooth operation of services following the transfer from Capita.

2.  To convene Cabinet as required in the days running up to 23rd July.  This option is rejected because it cannot be predicted when these decisions will be required and it is unlikely to be possible to convene Cabinet at short notice.