Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Resources on a proposed ICT Software Applications Infrastructure (AI) strategy and associated governance arrangements and a proposed strategic partnership with Microsoft for the future provision, development and deployment of the AI components.

Appendix 2 to this report is designated as exempt under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3).

The Director of Resources submitted a report on a proposed ICT Software Applications Infrastructure strategy and associated governance arrangements and a proposed strategic partnership with Microsoft for the future provision, development and deployment of the Applications Infrastructure components.

Following consideration of Appendix 2 to the report designated as exempt under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3) which was considered in private at the conclusion of the meeting it was

RESOLVED –

(a)  That Microsoft and Microsoft approved partners be selected as the strategic partners of Leeds City Council for the development and deployment of the ‘One Council’ Applications Infrastructure as defined in Appendix 1 to the submitted report.

(b)  That all business requirements that have a potential ICT element be directed through Corporate ICT Services, who, in partnership with the particular business area concerned will decide on what is the best value technology solution to meet those requirements.