Cabinet resolved to:

1.       Approve the initiation of a competitive procurement process for a modern HR and Payroll management system to replace the existing platform, noting that final contract details (including duration and value) will be confirmed in a future report and will take account of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

2.       Note a further ‘Recommendation to Award’ report will be presented to Cabinet following the conclusion of the procurement process, detailing the proposed supplier, confirmed contract duration, contract value, and award rationale, for approval prior to entering into any contract.

3.       Delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Group Finance Director (Section 151 Officer) to:

a.       Determine the final form and content of the procurement exercise; 

b.       Determine the duration of the contract; and

c.       Delay or halt the procurement, if necessary, due to developments in respect of Local Government Reorganisation.

4.       Note the anticipated financial commitment and resource implications associated with the procurement and implementation of a new HR and Payroll system, as set out in this report and approve the inclusion of an additional £250k to cover implementation costs in addition to the £75k already approved.