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