Procurement of Network Managed Services Contract
October 1, 2026 Director of Resources (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Director of Resources agreed to the salary range for the Assistant Director, Capital Delivery & Investment post, Chief Officer grade C (£111,987–£123,481), on 05/08/2026. The Chief Executive is authorised to establish Appointment Panels and appoint Members to them after notifying the Leader and Party Whips.
Full council record
Purpose
Approval to Proceed to Tender
Decision
- Approved the procurement of a Managed Network Service, specifically for WAN/LAN/WiFi (Inter-building & intra-building computer network and Internet & Wireless Internet services) and Firewall security delivered through a combination of on-site engineers and back-office monitoring and support services.
- Noted the procurement will be conducted via the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Noted that a WAN/LAN hardware refresh is in train and the management of this equipment will form a key part of this contract.
- Noted that the contract will have an initial term of 5-years with options to extend for up to a further 5 years.
- Noted that the estimated value of the contract is expected to be £16,000,000 over the full term.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Effective from | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Expected date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Originally due | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Timo Bayford |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |