The Committee received a report setting out a programme to reprocure core ICT services.

The report provided information on the proposal, objectives and options for consideration.

Resolved –

(1)  That the initiation of the programme to reprocure core ICT services as existing services come to an end between December 2025 and August 2026 be noted.

(2)  That the Executive Director Resources, in consultation with the Assistant Director Digital &IT, Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services, and the Lead Councillor for Corporate Services & Resources, be authorised to award Digital and IT managed services contract at the end of the tender process to the winning bidders having followed compliant procurement processes.

(3)  That the Executive Director Resources be authorised to extend existing contracts via short term direct award in order to mitigate the risk of business continuity.