Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of ICT.

Having noted the confidential appendix to the report, Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the commencement of a procurement for Microsoft licensing, cloud services and other miscellaneous software using the most appropriate procurement process and procedure, be agreed; and

(2)            the Corporate Director of Resources, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Resources, be authorised to award a contract to the successful supplier following the procurement exercise for 3 years up to a total value of £4.483m.

Reason for Decision:  Endorsing the approach would ensure the most appropriate method of procurement was adopted and the contract for the successful supplier was awarded to enable the delivery of all Council services.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.