Issue - meetings

(i)         That the renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement be approved for a further period of three years, following the completion of due diligence and a procurement exercise, delegating authority to enter into a contract to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader of the Council.

(ii)       That the savings of c.£200,000 be noted.

The Leader introduced a report seeking approval to renew the Council’s Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement.

The Leader advised that this service had to be used to enable access to many of the Government’s systems because of the security involved.  Members were asked to note the savings of £200,000. 

Resolved:       (i)         That the renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Subscription

Agreement be approved for a further period of three years, following the completion of due diligence and a procurement exercise, delegating authority to enter into a contract to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader of the Council.

(ii)           That the savings of c.£200,000 be noted.

Watch the debate here