Purpose

To seek approval to procure and award a new
contract for Microsoft Azure.

Content

That Cabinet:

1.     
Authorised the tender of a 3-year contract for Microsoft Azure,
using an appropriate route to market as advised by Strategic
Procurement, at a cost not exceeding £864,000 per annum.

2.     
Authorised the Director: Policy, Strategy and Digital, in
consultation with the Deputy Mayor, Finance, Governance &
Performance, to take all steps necessary to procure and award the
contract.

3.     
Authorised the Head of Procurement & Contract Management to
approve appropriate procurement routes to market where these are
not yet fully defined, or if changes to procurement routes are
subsequently required.