1. That the the procurement strategy outlined in this report to use the Pan-London framework for Next Generation Network services be approved. The framework contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business LTD on behalf of all London local authorities in June 2011 by Westminster City Council, following an EU compliant procurement process. Approval to this combined GW1 and 2 will enable Southwark to commence the ordering of services from this framework on the basis of detailed specifications.
2. That the award of the pan -London “Next Generation Network services” framework contract with Virgin Media Business LTD with a commencement date of November 2011 and for a five year term be approved.
3. That it be noted that the BT contract will run in parallel with the Virgin contract until the BT components are no longer required.