Digital Decisions: The Golden Rules of ICT Procurement

If you’re keen to find out how to leverage your council’s position to secure transformational, value-for-money technologies, sign up to join the sessions via the form below!

The technology marketplace is rapidly evolving, with traditional on-premises solutions shifting to cloud-based and Software as a Service (SaaS) models, and generative AI becoming increasingly prevalent in software.

Local authorities encounter specific challenges due to their unique business models, which often weaken their negotiating power with software providers. Procurement is complicated by providers’ insistence on standard terms and the need for scarce specialist skills for implementation.

This series aims to delve into these procurement challenges and opportunities for local authorities across the full systems procurement lifestyle.

Upcoming sessions: 

19th September: The Business Case for Change, Soft Market Testing and Procurement Strategy

17th October: System Optimisation vs. Replacement, Shaping the Contract & Specification and Tender Evaluation

14th November: Mobilisation, System Implementation and Benefits Realisation