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WQ.380/2024
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE CHIEF MINISTER
BY DEPUTY A.F. CURTIS OF ST. CLEMENT QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 28th OCTOBER 2024 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 4th NOVEMBER 2024
Question
"In relation to the Government Digital Services Platform, will the Chief Minister advise –
- the total expenditure in 2024 on the project and a breakdown of expenditure;
- what transfers, if any, have been made out of the associated Capital Head of Expenditure;
- whether all expenditure has been delivered against the approved scope in the 2024 Government Plan, and if not, what results have been delivered that fall out of this scope;
- the current progress in the delivery of the Digital Services Platform; and
- the forecast public launch date(s) of the new platform?"
Answer
- The total expenditure for the Digital Government Platform (DGP) year to date in 2024 is £992,000.
| £k | ||
Resources | Staff |
| 203 |
| Consultancy |
| 263 |
| Managed Service | IT Solution Development | 526 |
Total expenditure YTD | 992 | ||
- As part of a Treasury led re-prioritisation exercise of capital heads of expenditure, the allocation of funds was reduced from £2,194,000 to £1,000,051.
- The expenditure year to date has delivered against the approved scope to enhance the overall user experience and operational efficiency of government services.
- The Digital Government Platform has delivered:
- Web browser front-end intuitive system integrated with other Government systems
- Content management functionality
- Notifications and template management capabilities
- Workflows for Government services (e.g., Change of details, Registration cards)
- Your Services' dashboard showing personalisation for citizens
The project is planning to deliver the following by December 2024:
- Digital Registration Cards
- Online Appointment Booking
- The platform is due for public release by March 2025.