Decision details
Provision of ICT Services to LGA
Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Approval to award a contract for the provision of ICT services to LGA through the Shared Technology Service covering the period 2026 -2028.
Decision:
That the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, having consulted with the Leader and in accordance with paragraph 13 of Part 3 of the Constitution:
i) Notes the current arrangements for partnership working with the Local Government Association in relation to the provision of ICT services as set out in paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3 of the accompanying report.
ii) Approves the Council entering into a further agreement to partner with the Local Government Association (LGA) for a period of 2 years, with an option of a 1 year extension, for the provision of ICT services, to include the hosting of its ICT services at the Brent Data Centres, the ongoing provision of ICT support services and the implementation of a new software and hardware where necessary.
iii) Approves the award of the contracts for the provision of ICT Services to the Local Government Association and LGA Digital Services Ltd for two years, with an option to extend up to 1 year, in the sum of £2,9850,627.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed in the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Key Individual Cabinet Member Decision
Parties Consulted: The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources has been consulted.
Contact: Derrick Boyce Email: derrick.boyce@brent.gov.uk.
Publication date: 27/02/2026
Date of decision: 27/02/2026
Effective from: 07/03/2026
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