IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Tender description

Award of contract to appoint a new provider to deliver management services to the River Lugg Internal Drainage Board (RLIDB). The new contract will commence on 1 April 2021 for an initial term of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years (maximum of 7 years). The services include: • a clerk who acts as the main contact for the board, ensuring the directions of the Board are carried out, attending and organising board meetings, agendas and minutes; • a Responsible Finance Officer, preparing and monitoring accounts, records of payments and rate receipts, VAT accounts, and accounts for the annual audit; • an area engineer, who develops a strategy and capital programme of works to respond to needs and changes in legislation and supervises the work of the maintenance works subcontractors; • general office facilities and administration, including annual billing and rates collection, including court action; • IT facilities, including back up of data with off-site storage for media, accounting package, geographical information system and rating system; • a website, including digital mapping functionality.