Purpose

A report seeking authority to start the
procurement process for the renewal of a corporate Microsoft
License Agreement, with the authority to award/sign contracts
delegated to the Executive Director for Resources.

Decision

Resolved
 
That Cabinet
 

1)   
Approves the use of the CCS (Crown
Commercial Services) contract to secure its Microsoft 365 licences
and support for the next three years from 1 June 2024;

2)   
Authorises the Executive Director for
Resources to enter into all necessary agreements under the CCS
contract to implement this decision, on terms and conditions
acceptable to him; and
3)   
Approves the use of the Financial
Management Reserve to meet the potential overspend in 2024/25, if
offsetting reductions in in-year spending are not forthcoming, and
a request for on-going funding is brought forward as part of the
2025/26 Medium-Term Financial Strategy refresh.