Purpose

In line with the county council's procurement rules, this report sets out a recommendation to approve the commencement of the procurement exercise for Ribblesdale High Primary Provision, new school build, and a recommendation to authorise the Chief Digital Officer and Head of Procurement to make the decision whether or not to remain with the current supplier for Microsoft Enterprise licensing arrangements or to join the Crown Commercial Services aggregation procurement if this is ultimately a better commercial deal.

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the requirements of Standing Order C19 have been complied with.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.