18 March 2005
The Local e-government Standards Body (e-SB) has revealed it is actively looking for a service provider to advance e-standards amongst local government groups.
Backed by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the e-SB is hoping this will modernise and join up local government services through ongoing administration and development of Custodian, the national repository for local e-government standards.
Figures from a recent survey revealed that approximately 75 per cent of local authorities regard e-standards as essential to their daily operations while nearly 40 per cent already make use of the e-SB's current facilities.
John Little, chairman of the Executive Board of the e-SB and head of IT for Cambridgeshire County Council, said the move will have a positive nationwide impact, according to PublicTechnology.net.
"This is a major opportunity for local government and the successful service provider to exploit the foundations laid down by the National Project," commented Mr Little.
"Working together, we will create a service for the long term that helps councils to deliver better services and achieve greater efficiency."
The new service provider is expected to be appointed in June this year.© DeHavilland Information Services plc
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