Purpose

The item seeks a decision to replace the
council’s core data network hardware in line with the
Technology Strategy.
 
The council’s current data network was
designed around the provision of a public sector network (PSN) nine
years ago. The network infrastructure was underpinned by open
public networks provided by City Fibre and Openreach. 85% of
Kirklees residents now have gigabit-capable network connectivity in
their homes because of the council’s previous investment.
 
The core network hardware needs to be replaced
to continue to provide resilient and available infrastructure for
the next seven years in line with the ambition in the Technology
Strategy. The core network underpins services across Kirklees and
will link the town centres of Huddersfield and Dewsbury via private
fibre to provide ultra-fast connectivity between both
locations.
 
The data network contract provides a managed
Public Sector Network (PSN) compliant service to over 200 corporate
sites and 8000 users.
 
Background papers:
 
Previous decision regarding
capital refresh budget for IT at Cabinet 14th June
2022:https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/documents/s46405/IT%20Capital%20-%20Cabinet%20Report%20005.pdf
 
 

Content

RESOLVED –
 
1)   
That approval be given to proceed with procurements for the core
network hardware and the corporate data network services in line
with the Technology Strategy and to ensure that procurements are
delivered within existing capital and revenue budgets.
2)   
That approval be given to provide data network services into
existing library and information centres, children’s centres,
and community centres and that the contract will include options
for more cost effective connections and
aim to provide social value tariffs for community based assets
across Kirklees.