Purpose

Award new contract to Strategic Blue for AWS services.

Decision

Cabinet RESOLVED to:
1. Authorise the termination of the contract with Strategic Blue Services Limited with effect from the commencement of the new contract relating to cloud-based infrastructure services, for the reasons set out in the report.
2. Authorise the award of a contract to Strategic Blue Services Limited relating to the supply of cloud-based infrastructure services up to a total value of £2,500,000 for a term of three years from the date of the decision.
3. Authorise the Executive Director of Corporate Services and Section 151 Officer to approve contract variations that may be required during the term of the contract, in consultation with the Director of Law and Governance or authorised officers.

Alternative options considered

It would be cost prohibitive if Peterborough City Council considered other options due to excessive migration capital costs and the new OGVA2 commercials that are being offered.
This option, we believe is the best option for PCC and should be reflected in the financial opportunities.