To explain the actions proposed to achieve practical compliance with the Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard.

To authorise the Chief Information Officer and Chief Finance Officer, in consultation with the Executive Member for Corporate Resources, to make contract awards in respect of the tender for payment services.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Corporate Resources that explained the actions proposed to achieve practical compliance with the Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard. 

Reason for decision:  Due to the overall value of the potential contracts arising from the Payment Services tender, the Executive was required to authorise the award of any relevant contracts arising from the tender to ensure that the Council can progress any new arrangements in a timely manner.

RESOLVED

to authorise the Chief Information Officer and Chief Finance Officer, in consultation with the Executive Member for Corporate Resources, to make contract awards in respect of the tender for payment services.