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RNS Number : 2920Q  IDOX PLC  17 December 2024

17 December 2024

 

Idox plc

('Idox' or the 'Group' or the 'Company')

Idox drives Local Government transformation with £2.4m North Yorkshire
strategic partnership

Idox, a leading supplier of specialist information management software and
geospatial data solutions announces a landmark £2.4m contract with North
Yorkshire Council, the largest unitary authority in England, signalling an
important moment in the UK's local government digital modernisation journey.
Under the partnership, Idox will work with North Yorkshire Council to
consolidate its eight planning and building control systems into one new cloud
system, to enhance service delivery and create a more cost-efficient platform.

This move follows recent announcements from the UK government regarding plans
to restructure local authorities and consolidate services across England. With
the government aiming to simplify local governance by merging district and
county councils, this deal with North Yorkshire positions Idox as a key player
in supporting the UK government's ambitious vision of creating more efficient,
streamlined local governance models.

David Meaden, Chief Executive Officer said

"This latest contract award demonstrates our leading planning software
capabilities and track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
We're not just implementing a solution; we're helping North Yorkshire
reimagine how planning services can be delivered more intelligently and
cost-effectively."

"With the government intensifying its focus on creating more resilient,
digitally enabled local governance structures, Idox is strategically
positioned to be a key enabler of this national transformation."

Graeme Thistlethwaite, Head of Systems and Applications, at North Yorkshire
Council commented

 "We are excited to be working with Idox to consolidate our eight planning
and building control systems into one new cloud system to transform our
service now and, in the years, to come. The aim of this is to deliver
excellent value for money services while improving outcomes for local people,
businesses, and communities across North Yorkshire."

The consolidation initiative in North Yorkshire is expected to yield long-term
benefits, including cost savings, enhanced service delivery, and a more
efficient allocation of resources. This deal will also provide a model for
other councils undertaking similar changes in response to the national push
for streamlined local government.

With the government's recent focus on empowering elected mayors and creating
larger, more financially sustainable councils, Idox anticipates further
opportunities in local government consolidation. The group has a strong track
record of delivering successful consolidation projects, including those in
Cornwall, Shropshire, Durham, and more, which underscores the group's
capability in helping councils navigate these essential transformations. As
local authorities across the UK look to reorganise and improve governance,
Idox is ideally placed to help navigate this period of change.

 

For further information please contact:

 

 Idox plc                                  +44 (0) 870 333 7101
 David Meaden, Chief Executive             investorrelations@idoxgroup.com
 Anoop Kang, Chief Financial Officer
 Caroline Chapman, Head of Communications

 MHP Group                                 + 44 (0) 7831 406117
 Reg Hoare                                  idox@mhpgroup.com
 Ollie Hoare
 Matthew Taylor

Finn Taylor

 

 

About Idox

Our specialist software and geospatial solutions power the performance of
government and industry, driving productivity and a better experience for
everyone.

Built around the user and designed in collaboration with experts who have
worked through every detail of every process from end-to-end, our hard-working
process engines deliver exceptional functionality and embed workflows that
drive efficiency and best practice with a long-term focus for regulated
environments.

Through the automation of tasks, simplification of complex operations,
scalability as operations evolve, and more effective management of
information, we can help you harness the power of digital, so you can do more.

 

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