Decision

To purchase licences for core network switches, wireless access points, cloud based firewalls and logging across twenty physical sites. The purchase value is £61,971.29 + VAT from KHIPU Networks Ltd for 1 year.

Reasons for the decision

After a substantial programme of work to renew networking equipment across sites, this will be the first year renewal of licences. The supplier is an existing trusted partner working within our security infrastructure.

Alternative options considered

Costs obtained from alternative licensing partner.