Decision details

Mr Broughton and Ms Roger from BT Lancashire Services (BTLS) dialled into the meeting at this point to update the Board on the development of the dedicated website for the Lancashire County Pension Fund which was due to go live on the 25^th February 2021.

It was reported that whilst there had been some delays, most notably due to the reallocation of resources by BTLS in response to the Covid-19 outbreak, the website was nearing completion and required final sign off in relation to the agreed specification. Resources had been deployed to resolve an outstanding issue in relation to how the website would display on certain devices and the project was on target to be completed by the February deadline.

The Chair thanked Mr Broughton and Ms Roger for their contributions to the discussion before they dialled out of the meeting.

Resolved:

1.  That the Board recognise the concerns raised by BT Lancashire Services (BTLS) regarding the delay in signing off the website and accept those concerns. It is noted that the Fund has taken responsibility for ensuring the necessary sign off is provided on a prompt basis and BTLS has given an assurance that the system will be delivered as specified by the deadline of 25^th February 2021.

2.  That a report on the dedicated website for the Lancashire County Pension Fund be presented to the Pension Fund Committee on the 12^th March 2021.