Issue - meetings

A report is included which provides information on progress with the procurement and implementation of the new Children’s Services Case Management System (CMS).

The Children Services CMS programme of work commenced implementation in July 2017 following a 15-month procurement exercise for an integrated solution to replace up to five legacy databases. A phased approach across four phases was agreed. Phase 1 implementation has commenced with delivery planned for November 2018.

Members are asked to comment on the reported progress.

Cllr Laura Mayes introduced the report providing information on progress with the procurement and implementation of the new Children’s Services Case Management System (CMS).

The CMS Programme of work commenced implementation in July 2017 following a 15month procurement exercise for an integrated solution that would replace up to five legacy databases. Following procurement the contact was awarded to Liquidlogic to deliver a hosted solution in line with Children Services integrated working and provide a holistic view of the child and family.

A phased approach across four phases was agreed. Phase 1 implementation has commenced with delivery planned for November 2018.  Phase 1(a) of the implementation was currently scheduled to go live in spring 2019. The committee questioned whether the software to be used for CMS would be sufficiently futureproof. It was explained that as the CMS would be hosted by Liquidlogic it would also be maintained by them.

Resolved

To note the update provided on the Children’s Services Case Management System.

To receive an update on progress of the Children’s Services Case Management System in 12 months.