The analogue telephone network in the UK will be completely retired by 2025 and replaced by a digital network. 3,500 Kirklees citizens that currently have analogue Carephones will need their analogue equipment replacing as exchanges are upgraded, to ensure continuity of service for users.
Cabinet approval is sought to proceed to actual spend of the £1,381m conditionally agreed by Cabinet on 01 February 2022 and set aside in the Capital Plan, to implement the Carephones switchover from analogue to digital.
It will seek officer delegations to enter into and execute a contract with the chosen suppliers.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/05/2022
Decision due: 14 Jun 2022 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Health and Social Care
Lead director: Richard Parry
Department: Health and Social Care.
Contact: David McDonald, Head of Service Operations South 01484 221000 Email: david.macdonald@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultees
Richard Parry Strategic Director Adults and Health
Councillor Musarrat Khan Portfolio Holder Health and Social Care
Julie Muscroft Service Director Legal, Governance and Commissioning.
Eamonn Croston Service Director Finance
Members/Officers Involved: Richard Parry Strategic Director Adults and Health, David Macdonald Head of Service Operations South, Councillor Musarrat Khan Portfolio Holder Health and Social Care, Julie Muscroft Service Director Legal, Governance and Commissioning, Eamonn Croston Service Director Finance, Scott Clews Service Manager Adult Social Care Operations