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.

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