North East Lincolnshire Councilhas
signed a 12-year £175m IT services deal withCapita Groupto help cut its
operational costs.
The two organisations will work together to improve council
services, particularly in the fields of business transformation and
property regeneration.
A key aspect of the contract is the creation of a joint venture
company, involving the secondment of 350 council staff.
Councillor Andrew de Freitas, leader of the council, said, "The
partnership will make council services more customer-friendly and
streamlined, allowing most residents' requests to be dealt with at
a single "one stop shop" point rather than being passed to
different departments."
He added, "New information management systems will create a more
cohesive approach, allowing services to be developed around the
specific needs of those who live and work in the community."
He said the contract will also speed up the delivery of the
council's regeneration strategy, including key development
programmes such as the Building Schools For The Future Scheme."
Earlier this year Capita signed a ten-year £290m IT services
contract with Southampton City Council.