What is ORIGIN?

ORIGIN is a tried and tested, web-based local information system and data observatory solution platform designed specifically for local government and focuses on providing all the necessary tools for maintaining, analysing, collaborating and presenting information at a local level.

The combination of implementing ORIGIN alongside a detailed redesign of data collection, management, collaboration and sharing processes offers local authorities the opportunity to radically transform their ability to engage in collaborative projects, report to central government and keep the public informed.

Key Benefits

The benefits to be gained from any Local Information System (LIS) or data observatory solution need to be stated in terms of efficiency savings, service improvements, greater transparency, and empowered decision-making.  At the core of realising a significant return on investment is the re-engineering of the processes by which information is collected, collated, shared and reported.  Key benefits of implementing ORIGIN-based solutions are realised from:

• Radically improved and streamlined data collection and reporting processes
• Increased consistency of data definitions across all partners and stakeholders
• Increased volume of ‘self service’ for information requests by the public
• More timely publishing of information to the public
• Tailored interfaces for stakeholders (e.g. my region, my data, my reports, my resources)
• Access widened to include policy influencers outside of the key stakeholders

Benefits of implementing ORIGIN and transforming associated data processes are often measured in terms of:

• Time saved by analysts on gathering, validating and formatting statistics
• Time saved on producing bespoke information reports and on generating required statutory reports
• Reduced duplication of effort across local authorities and partners (eradicating the need for everyone to hold their version of the same data and associated reports)
• Reduced time correcting and adjusting outputs to address differences in definition between partners
• Better focus on applying authority budgets and resources on areas of greatest need (pertinent in the current climate where "doing more with less” is essential)

Complete Implementation

Any ORIGIN implementation is supported by a supplier who will not only deliver the right technical solution but who also engages fully to establish appropriate supporting system policies, principles and procedures and engage in knowledge transfer across all local authority staff and partners.