Issue - meetings

To consider a report which seeks agreement to proceed with Public Services Network Connectivity joint procurement and subsequent award with Cheshire West and Chester as lead Authority involving Cheshire East Council and potentially other public bodies

Consideration was given to a report of the Interim Chief Executive setting out details of the Council’s proposal to proceed with the joint procurement of a Public Services Network (PSN).

The national Public Service Network (PSN) Programme was a joint Government and industry programme to revolutionise the efficiency with which National Government, Local Authorities, Police, Fire, Health and the Third Sector procure and utilise voice and data networks and the ICT services that carry across them. 

Cheshire West and Chester Council has undertaken a procurement exercise as lead Authority jointly with Cheshire East Council and other potential public sector partners through Framework Agreement RM860, for a contract to deliver a unified Wide Area Network and the ability to transition to network connectivity capable of meeting PSN standards.

RESOLVED

That the Interim Chief Executive or his identified nominee and the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Communities be authorised to make the decision to award the contract for the provision of Public Service Network to the winning bidder and approve all necessary actions to be taken to implement the proposal including informing Full Council on the progress and outcome of PSN Connectivity Procurement.