IT partnering_2
3 April 2012
Q: I work for a local authority and we want to appoint a partner, or outsource, our IT department. What is the best-practice approach?
A: Dave Wheller, head of corporate procurement and direct services at Essex County Council, writes: I would question whether a single solution exists. IT partnering or outsourcing is a critical strategic decision to be taken by any authority and it is vital that the package is properly scoped at an early stage.
Initially, informal...