Decision details

(a)  That the matters contained in the report be considered urgently to enable the licences to be renewed before the end of March 2022.

(b)  That the award of a new three-year agreement for Microsoft licences with Dell to run from 01.04.22 – 31.03.25 via the government crown commercial framework at a three-year cost of £1.633m as provided for in the revenue budget be approved.

(c)  That the decision (b) be implemented urgently as any delay that could be caused by the call-in process would seriously prejudice the Council’s interests.