Cabinet resolved to:

1.    Approve the procurement of a three-year contract for Microsoft enterprise software licensing called-off under Lot 3 (Software) of the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement ref   RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2.

2.    Approve an initial contract value of up to £1.8m, with an additional allowance of £400,000 over three years, for inflationary uplifts and controlled licence growth.

3.    Delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Executive - City and Citizens'?Services, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer, Section 151 Officer and Cabinet Member for Citizen Focused Services and Council Companies, to award the contract and finalise contractual arrangements.