Purpose

In regard to the future exit from the 5Cs Corporate Services contract with Capita, Havant Borough Council have engaged a new managed services provider for ICT. This arrangement requires procurement of new supportive facilities for internet services.

Decision

To undertake a direct award for inter site (WAN) and data access services to Exponential-e Limited under framework RM6116. Term to be 3 years with option to extend for 1 further year.