Decision details

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.

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.