Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 10
10
Accepted
The Cabinet Office was not able to tell us when the inSite system would be...
Recommendation
The Cabinet Office was not able to tell us when the inSite system would be functional or how much it will cost. The Cabinet Office stated that such information could only be provided after it agreed a contract with a new supplier. The Cabinet Office said it will not “put prescriptive requirements on the timeline” for inSite.24 It does not anticipate difficulties finding a new contractor, or expect a new contractor to have the same resourcing problems as Landmark.25 However, when the Cabinet Office recently “soft-tested” the procurement, the organisation which came forward was unable to meet the Cabinet Office’s due diligence or provide confidence that it could complete the inSite project.26 21 Qq 11, 12 22 Q 22. 23 Q 15. 24 Qq 13, 14 25 Qq 48, 49 26 Q 50 Managing central government property 11 2 Efforts to reform the management of the government estate Portfolio management
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the recommendation to get the new property database up and running as soon as possible and has set a target implementation date of Spring 2024. It will continue to ensure the legacy system remains fully operational.
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