Consideration was given to the procurement of Public Services Network Connectivity with Cheshire West and Chester Council and other potential public service partners; this would provide a ‘network of networks’ to provide a secure version of the internet for the UK public sector by defining a set of standards with which industry suppliers needed to comply.
The Portfolio Holder for Prosperity and Economic Regeneration reported that the decision requested had been revised since the report had been written and was now as follows:
1. To approve Cheshire East Council procuring PSN Connectivity with Cheshire West and Chester Council and other potential public sector partners through Framework Agreement RM860 at a cost of £120,000 as fully funded and identified in the ICT Capital Programme for the years 2012/13.
2. To report to full Council on the outcome of the progress of the procurement exercise.
This was agreed by the Cabinet.
RESOLVED
1. That approval be given to Cheshire East Council procuring PSN Connectivity with Cheshire West and Chester Council and other potential public sector partners through Framework Agreement RM860 at a cost of £120,000, as fully funded and identified in the ICT Capital Programme for the years 2012/13.
2. That a report be made to full Council on the outcome of the progress of the procurement exercise.