Cabinet considered the report titled Broadband Digital Lines.

Councillor Rayner, Cabinet Member for Business, Corporate & Residents Services, Culture & Heritage outlined the report to Cabinet by stating that the award of contract being proposed would be for a 5-year period starting from 29 May 2023, with the option available to extend for another single 2-year period. This would service 34 sites within the Council including libraries and Council offices, such as the Town Hall in Maidenhead.

The Chair thanked Councillor Rayner and stated his intention to support the proposal.

This was proposed by Councillor Rayner and seconded by Councillor Johnson.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Cabinet noted the report and:

i)                    approved the award of the Digital Broadband Line contract based on a 5-year contract, with the option to extend for another single 2- years period. The contract will commence on 29 May 2023 with the supplier information and value detailed in Appendix A, which is Part II by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.