a)    Agreement to draw down the funds identified in the 2022/23 capital budget to replace on a like for like basis the Data Storage Area Network equipment within its Data centre; and

b)    Authority be delegated to the IT Client Manager to make all operational decision to implement the above recommendation, which includes :-

                        I.         Commissioning Hoople Limited to complete this work on behalf of the council as the IT support provider to the council

                       II.         Award of contract for the replacement hardware and ongoing support and maintenance following a compliant procurement process