Issue details

Microsoft Licensing - Reprocurement

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.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/09/2024

Decision due: 9 Oct 2024 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Resources

Lead director: Executive Director Corporate Services/Monitoring Officer

Contact: Andy Best, Head of Digital and ICT, Zani Mathoo, Contract & Supplier Manager Email: zani.mathoo@thurrock.gov.uk, Donna Noble, Executive Assistant • Legal Services Email: donna.noble@thurrock.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Yes

Consultees

ICT Managers
CCS Frameworks

Commissioners Input (Yes / No): Yes

Consult with relevant Scrutiny Committee (Yes / No): No

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  • Microsoft Licensing - Reprocurement