Decision details

Extension of LCC Managed WAN (PSN) contract with Virgin Media Business. Scheme ID - LCCITS120033

Reference: D48025

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The LCC Managed WAN (PSN) contract with Virgin Media Business expires on the 30th December 2018. A new contract has been awarded to Redcentric PLC however migration across to the new network will take a minimum of 18 months, therefore the current contract will need extending to ensure continuity of connectivity until the migration is complete.

Decision:

The Chief Digital and Information Officer approved the extension of the contract for wide area network connectivity for a further period of 1 x 12 months with an estimated value of approximately £1,200,000.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Briefing with Lead Member

Consultees

Cllr James Lewis

Contact: Andrew Byrom, Service & Infrastructure Manager 07891 275241 Email: andrew.byrom@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 05/10/2018

Date of decision: 15/10/2018

Effective from: 23/10/2018

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