LocalGov.co.uk - Your authority on UK local government masthead
Martin Ford 09 May 2024

Oracle project costs soar from £3m to £40m

Oracle project costs soar from £3m to £40m image
Image: DadBusiness / Shutterstock.com.

The budget for replacing an IT system with Oracle has ballooned from £2.6m to almost £40m, councillors in West Sussex have heard.

It comes as Birmingham City Council grapples with a total bill of £120m to correct problems with its troubled Oracle HR and payroll system and the Vale of Glamorgan Council reported a £3.7m overspend from installing an Oracle system

Visit The MJ (£) to read more.

#Pay #Digital #HR #Finance

Analysis

Opinion

Most Popular News

Think tank warns Burnham must move fast to avoid ‘two-tier England’ image
Think tank warns Burnham must move fast to avoid ‘two-tier England’
Expanded cities the winners in reorganisation plans image
Expanded cities the winners in reorganisation plans
Government publishes social cohesion action plan image
Government publishes social cohesion action plan
Digital Transformation, AI and Local Government: The Case for Workforce Upskilling image
Digital Transformation, AI and Local Government: The Case for Workforce Upskilling
Future Sheffield: How one city council is upskilling its workforce image
Future Sheffield: How one city council is upskilling its workforce

New Products

Safeguarding Children - the AAT Way

MSL enhances hygiene auditing with air quality testing for Awaab’s Law compliance

Cadcorp launches Mapestry

Bolton Council Upgrades 120+ School Crossings with Smart CMS Control by Lucy Zodion

NEC CONTRACTS HAS GONE DIGITAL: PAPERLESS, TO GIVE YOU MORE

Vent-Axia Delivers Social Housing a Smart Ventilation Solution Ahead of Awaab’s Law

New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

Case Studies

Acrospire Improves Safety Across Greenwich Subways with LED Lighting Upgrade

Cornwall’s Coastal Heritage Lighting Upgraded with Acrospire Lanterns

Acrospire Delivers Durable Handrail Lighting Upgrade for Historical Landmark Jacob’s Ladder

Acrospire Delivers Seamless Heritage Lighting Upgrade on Bath’s North Parade Bridge

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

Acrospire Delivers PIR-Controlled Lighting at Ruislip Lido Car Park

Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Company Anouncements

Acrospire promotes LED retrofit for structurally viable lighting assets

Vent-Axia Welcomes the Future Homes Standard as Competency Takes Centre Stage

Apricorn Becomes First and Only Hardware-Encrypted USB Storage Device Manufacturer to Achieve AS9100 Certification

AAT helps Councils step up to address children’s social care

CU Phosco Approved as a Crown Commercial Service Supplier

Acrospire triumphs at the 2025 HEA Awards with Sustainable Project of the Year

TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%

Popular Topics

#Workforce #Wellbeing #Wales #Unions #Transport #Transformation #Training #Think tank #Temporary accommodation #social care #SEND #Schools #Safety #Safeguarding #Planning
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Social Care Practitioner (Safeguarding Hub)

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
£26,895 - £30,132 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for two Social Care Practitioners to join us in the Safeguarding Hub! Maidenhead, Berkshire
Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Commissioning and Contracting Assistant

North Yorkshire Council
£34,434 - £38,220
Are you highly organised, analytical and passionate about making a real difference to children and young people? Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

HGV/LGV Driver

North Yorkshire Council
£34,094 - £37,226
Would you like a rewarding role that allows you to work outside in some of the most scenic places in the country? Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Cook

North Yorkshire Council
£13.47 - £14.13 per hour
We have an opportunity to join our award-winning Facilities Management catering team Skipton, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Relief Travelling Cook

North Yorkshire Council
£13.47 - £14.13 per hour
We are a ‘fresh food’ organisation encouraging children and young people to choose nutritious meals. Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council
Linkedin Banner