Exempt report
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant Expenditure or Savings;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/02/2026
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
Further to the Council's Procurement Contract Group agreeing for the HR and Payroll system contract to proceed following extensive negotiations, to ensure that the contract is signed within the required timeframe, this item must be submitted to the 3 March 2026 Executive for decision. The decision is key due to the value of the contract and exempt by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee has been notified accordingly. Having regard to the timeframe for the contract to be signed following Executive decision, the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee has agreed to waive call-in for this item.
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Exempt by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of Local Government Act 1972
Decision due: 3 Mar 2026 by Executive
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Corporate Services
Lead director: Assistant Director Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Contact: Claire Cox, Assistant Director Human Resources Email: claire.cox@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221549.
Making Representations: None
Reason No Public Access: Yes - Exempt by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of Local Government Act 1972
Reason for Consideration: Further to the Council's Procurement Contract Group agreeing for the HR and Payroll system contract to proceed following extensive negotiations, to ensure that the contract is signed within the required timeframe, this item must be submitted to the 3 March 2026 Executive for decision. The decision is key due to the value of the contract and exempt by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee has been notified accordingly. Having regard to the timeframe for the contract to be signed following Executive decision, the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee has agreed to waive call-in for this item.