FOI request (FOIR-680413538)

IT service delivery models

Requested Tue 21 January 2025
Responded Fri 31 January 2025

I am writing under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request information about Hastings Borough Council's current and future plans for IT service delivery models. I believe this request is in the public interest as it promotes transparency in how public sector bodies manage and procure IT services, ensuring accountability and value for taxpayers.

Specifically, I am seeking information that would help me understand the strategic direction and considerations regarding outsourcing, in-sourcing, multi-sourcing, or optimising existing contracts.

Please provide the following information where available:

1. Current IT Service Model - Is your IT delivery primarily in-house, outsourced, or a hybrid approach, and if not delivered in-house, who provides this service?

2. Major IT Contracts - Key details of significant IT service contracts (including scope, value, end date and any options for extension or renegotiation).

3. Future IT Plans - Any strategic plans or considerations for changing IT delivery models (for example, outsourcing, in-sourcing, multi-sourcing).

I would be grateful if you could provide the information in electronic format. If any requested information is considered exempt, please provide as much information as possible and indicate which exemptions apply.

Response

1. In-house

2. Please see the East Sussex Procurement Hub website:

https://www.wealden.gov.uk/transparency-spending-and-performance/transparency/procurement-selling-to-wealden-district-council/the-east-sussex-procurement-hub/

3. Information not held