a)    Agreement to draw down the funds identified in the 2022/23 capital budget  to replace on a like for like basis the core data centre switches and Wi-Fi; and

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

I.       Commissioning Hoople Limited to complete the 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.