Decision Maker: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 19, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to run a tender, procure and award a 5+1+1 year contract for internet connectivity.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in favour):   1. To authorise the Director: Policy, Strategy and Digital in consultation with Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee to procure and award a 5+1+1-year Internet Connectivity contract, in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelope outlined in this report.   2. To authorise the Director: Policy, Strategy and Digital to invoke any subsequent extensions or variations specifically defined in the contract(s) being awarded, up to the maximum budget envelope outlined in this report.   3. To authorise the Head of Procurement & Contract Management to approve appropriate procurement route to market if changes to procurement routes are subsequently required.