Decision details

Proposal for Capital Funding to replace the Library Management System and associated hardware

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED: Cabinet;

a)    Considered and approved the proposal to capital fund the replacement of the Library Management System and associated hardware.

 

REASONS:

·       The Library Management System is a key requirement for delivering the statutory library service

·       The current contract must end on 31st March 2022 and cannot be extended. A replacement must be procured in order to ensure continuity of service.

·       The associated equipment for running the Library Management System is now 9 years old and at end of life. Replacing the equipment now will ensure that it is compatible with the new system, compatible with West Northants and North Northants IT Roadmaps and future proofed.

 

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: None

 

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DISPENSATIONS GRANTED: None

Report author: Stuart Lackenby

Publication date: 15/09/2021

Date of decision: 14/09/2021

Decided at meeting: 14/09/2021 - Cabinet

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