Decision details

The Executive Mayor in Cabinet Resolved:

2.1     To make a one off draw down from Housing Revenue Account reserves to fund: 

1.        One off cost forinterim technical specialists to deliver the planned 12-month continuation phase of the NEC Housing project for the year 2024/25at a cost of £1.459m   

2.        Purchase of the NEC Risk moduleat a value of £56k bringing the total cost of £1.515m including the amount stated in 2.1.1. 

2.2      To note that theportion of this project met by the General Fund is £156,000 in 2024/25 forthe work done on Homelessness and Allocations. 

2.3     To note that a permanent team for the ongoing improvements and internal support of     the system is to be recruited. 

2.4     To note that any contract related decisions will be made in accordance with the Tenders and Contracts Regulations and Public Contracts Regulations 2015.