That the Executive Director of Resources:
· Approves the Council awarding the mobile contract to Vodafone UK Ltd (Vodafone) via the Crown Commercial Services framework RM3808 Network Services 2 - Lot 6 Mobile Voice and Data Services as outlined in this report.
· Approves the Council entering into a Call Off Contract with Vodafone for a period of 3 years from 7th June 2021 to 6th June 2024 on terms that are not materially different from those outlined in this report.
· Notes that in line with council legal advice this contract can be regarded as commonly recurring item and therefore a key decision can be made by the appropriate Executive Director, in accordance with the Leaders Scheme of Delegation.