Decision details

Contract variation for additional Locata functionality

Decision Maker: Director of Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Reason for decision
In order to support implementation of the new Fair Share policy, as well as improve operational efficiency within Housing Options, it is necessary to purchase a bolt-on module for the Locata IT system. This can be done via a contract modification, so as to keep the arrangements with Locata under a single agreement. As such Commercial Procurement Unit requests approval to:
a) modify the existing G Cloud Call-Off Contract; and
b) request an exemption to the Councils Contract Procedure Rule’s as this modification is over 10%

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: the bolt-on module is purchased, including the purchase of a data warehouse to aid in reporting

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Approve the purchase and integration of the Locata TA Rent Accounting Module
Option 2 - Do not approve the purchase of the module

Other reasons / organisations consulted

None declared

Contact: Simon Shuttleworth, Service Manager – Strategic Housing Recovery Email: simon.shuttleworth@oldham.gov.uk Email: Simon.Shuttleworth@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 12/05/2025

Date of decision: 01/05/2025

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