The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Strategy and Change) concerning the renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA).

Resolved:

That the award of a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) for 3 years, be approved. This will be aligned with the new Government DTA (Digital Transformation Agreement), to ensure uninterrupted access to critical software solutions whilst optimising costs and technology capabilities.

Reasons for decision:

By leveraging volume licensing, consolidating software purchases under a

single agreement, and aligning to the DTA collective buying power agreement, the Council can achieve significant cost avoidance.

Other options:

None.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call-in to Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Moyies