*RESOLVED –

1.   That the transition of Arvato services to in-house service delivery at the end of the contractual arrangement on 18 October, 2020 be approved.

2.   That a letter be issued to Arvato and their subcontractor Kier, confirming that the existing partnership arrangement will not be extended.

3.   That the Assistant Director – Customers, Commissioning and Change, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Business Transformation and Customers and the Executive Director, be granted delegated authority to make arrangements to secure a robust transition of services.

4.   That the Assistant Director – Customers, Commissioning and Change, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Business Transformation and Customers and the Executive Director, be granted delegated authority to finalise the contractual agreement with Derbyshire Dales District Council to deliver a shared service delivery model for Revenues and Benefits service from 18 October, 2020.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

To enable the Council to implement the conclusions of the contractual review to bring services back in house. The recommendations will enable a shared service arrangement with Derbyshire Dales District Council, resulting in efficient utilisation of resources for both Local Authorities.