Decision details

Award of a contract for Microsoft Licensing for the London Borough of Southwark, and termination of existing contract (Lead Member Key Decision)

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Decision Maker: Deputy Leader

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

to terminate the existing contract for Microsoft Licensing for the London Borough of Southwark, and award a new contract for the licensing.

Decision:

That the Deputy Leader, in consultation with the Leader and in accordance with the Cabinet Member Scheme of Delegation:

i) Approves the termination of the existing contract with Trustmarque Solutions Ltd for Microsoft Licenses for the London Borough of Southwark.

ii) Approves the award of a new contract for a term of three years for Microsoft Licences for the London Borough of Southwark to Trustmarque Solutions Ltd.

Reasons for the decision:

As detailed within the accompanying report.

Alternative options considered:

As detailed within the accompanying report.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;

Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Lead Member scheme of delegation.

Parties Consulted: The relevant Shared Service Borough stakeholders have been consulted in relation to this procurement.

Contact: Philippa Brewin, Senior Category Manager, Procurement Email: philippa.brewin@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 1733.

Publication date: 12/05/2021

Date of decision: 11/05/2021

Effective from: 20/05/2021

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