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Extension to Updata Contract

 

 

To extend the contract for the provision of telecoms network services with Updata, for a period of up to six months at a value not to exceed £155k.

This request will ensure that the council’s current telecoms network services are maintained whilst services are transitioned to the new provider MLL Telecoms Ltd and enable quick financial decision making in the event that it is required.



Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/04/2018

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
this recommendation comes after extensive and lengthy negotiations with Updata to maintain services whilst transition to a new supplier is underway.
To mitigate the risk of a loss of service, this extension must be approved and formalised.

Decision due: Before 18 May 2018 by Cabinet member finance and corporate services

Lead member: Cabinet member finance and corporate services

Lead director: Assistant director communities (Historic)

Department: Economy, communities and corporate (Historic)

Contact: Rosalie Schultz, Head of Corporate Services Email: rosalie.schultz2@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383130.

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