Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 11, 2024

Purpose:

Content: Councillor Philippa Gray, as relevant Cabinet Lead, introduced a report seeking approval for the appointment of a new ICT Infrastructure and Security provider from 2025.   The report and options available to Cabinet were discussed in detail.   Following a question and answer session, debate and vote, Cabinet agreed the report’s recommendations for the reasons stated in the submitted report.   RESOLVED:   A.              that a contract be entered into with the recommended supplier identified in submitted exempt Appendix A as the new supplier of ICT Infrastructure and Security provider from 2025;   B.              that authority be delegated to the Executive Head of Internal Services to negotiate the Terms and Conditions of the new supplier contract;   C.             that authority be delegated to the Executive Head of Internal Services in consultation with the S151 Officer and Cabinet Lead for Finance any permitted extension to the contract as appropriate; and   D.             to note that further contracts would be awarded to fully supplement the council’s new ICT provision within the current budget framework.