Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Accepted
Citing staffing problems, the contractor, Landmark Solution, did not complete the inSite project, even when...
Conclusion
Citing staffing problems, the contractor, Landmark Solution, did not complete the inSite project, even when granted an extension. The Cabinet Office terminated its contract with Landmark solutions in July 2022, by which point it had paid out £880,000 of the £1.3 million contract. The Cabinet Office told us that it negotiated a termination agreement with Landmark. Landmark has subsequently repaid £300,000 and the Cabinet Office has 9 Qq 10, 40–41, 50, 52 10 C&AG’s Report, 2.13 11 Q 8; C&AG’s Report, 2.13 12 C&AG’s Report, Figure 5 13 Q 13 14 Q 8 15 C&AG’s Report, 2.16. 16 Q 8 17 Q 20; C&AG’s Report, 2.14 18 2018 strategy. 19 Q 20. 20 Q 18; C&AG’s Report, Figure 7 10 Managing central government property retained the software licenses already purchased and the work Landmark has undertaken to date.21 This consists of 140 webpages that can be used to enter information about property assets.22 The Cabinet Office explained it is about to begin the process of finding a new supplier to complete the inSite system, and that the new supplier may be able to use work already completed, or it may need to start anew.23
Government Response Summary
The government agreed with the Committee’s recommendation to get its new property database up and running as soon as possible with a target implementation date of Spring 2024.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
1. PAC conclusion: The Cabinet Office does not have the data or IT system necessary to oversee and manage the government estate. 1. PAC recommendation: The Cabinet Office should get its new property database up and running as soon as possible. It should: • ensure that it uses the right expertise to advise on the procurement; • explore off-the-shelf digital options; and • set clear deadlines. In its Treasury Minute response to this report, the Cabinet Office should also confirm the new target launch date for inSite. 1.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: Spring 2024 1.2 The Cabinet Office (the department) continues to ensure the legacy system that InSite replaces (e-PIMS) remains fully operational. Data continues to be collected through departments providing the necessary information in e-PIMS. Other workstreams as part of the data transformation journey are continuing to be delivered. The department has now published