Issue - decisions

That an exemption from tendering be agreed to allow contracts for systems maintenance to be awarded to the following providers:

·  Home Connections for a two year period from 1^st April 2016 to 31^st March 2018 at a cost of £23,312; and,

·  Northgate Housing System for a two year period from 1^st April 2016 to 31^st March 2018 at a cost of £87,084.

That authority be delegated for the purchase of essential upgrades to the Northgate system to the Assistant Director: Housing Needs in consultation with the Head of IT and Portfolio Holder for Care Services.