Dr Dave Smith

Re-Tender of the Council's Motor Insurance

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

For Determination

Microsoft Licensing - Reprocurement

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

To grant permission to proceed to tender for a 3 year Microsoft Software Licence contract, using the CCS Frameworks aggregated buying scheme for Microsoft licences under Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098). Under this aggregation scheme, CCS Frameworks brings together customers with similar requirements, conducting the Competitive tender on behalf of the buyer, to maximise savings. The new contract will be a 3 year term, with an expected value of £1,769,000. The vast majority of the Council’s line of business applications are delivered using Microsoft technology. Traditional desktop operating applications of Word, Email and Excel are now complemented by a much more extensive range of online applications within the MS365 suite such as Sharepoint and Teams Chat, enabling a more anytime, anywhere, collaborative and highly efficient way of working for all Council staff.

For Determination

Protected characteristics for care leavers

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

For Cabinet to approve the use of Protected Characteristics following a motion at full Council.

For Determination

Freeport Progress Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

Thames Freeport is forecast to generate 21,000 jobs, £4.6bn of public and private sector investment together with funding to support the delivery of Freeport objectives. The Council has three roles in relation to the Freeport, as Accountable Body, as a partner and as a Billing Authority. As Accountable Body (AB) for Thames Freeport, the Council is accountable to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for the use of public funding and for the good governance of the Freeport including the Thames Freeport Governing Body. As a Billing Authority the Council also has responsibility for the use of retained business rates. This report updates Members on delivery of the Freeport programme with a particular focus on governance arrangements, business rates and the seed capital funding programme. It also seeks to reaffirm delegated decisions to enable the Council to carry out its responsibilities as Accountable Body for the Freeport in an effective and efficient manner.

For Determination

Planning Service Transformation & Improvement Programme

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

This report outlines the progress regarding the development and implementation of a comprehensive Planning Service Transformation & Improvement Programme (PSTIP) in response to a Planning Advisory Service (PAS) Review conducted in association with the Local Government Association (LGA) in late 2023.

For Determination