Decision details

Recommendations approved

Reasons for recommendation

The award of this contracts demonstrates best value for money for both Chorley and South Ribble Councils.

Other options considered and rejected
The Council engaged with the incumbent supplier to agree favourable commercial terms; however, an agreement could not be met.

Open-source software has been explored and discounted with further details contained in the report.

The opportunity could be openly advertised; however, the Council are confident the final commercial position represents the best value for money.