Decision details

Server hardware is required to deliver GIS software and applications to user to allow the Council to make better use of its data assets by providing data insights graphical representation utilising maps to highlight location based information. The procurement of four new servers is required to facilitate access to GIS applications by internal users in the Council.

(1) to draw down £20,000 of the £64,000 capital investment identified in the capital programme. The £60,000 allocation was identified for Cloud and Government Strategy in the ICT Strategy which was approved as part of the Capital Programme 2015/16 to 2018/19; and

(2) to procure four servers to deliver GIS software and applications.

Option 1 - Do Nothing: This option increases the likelihood for hardware failures of the current servers resulting in downtime and disruption to users.

Option 2 - Recommended Option: This option would replace the current two servers with four new servers, this would reduce the likelihood of hardware issues and ensure that any unbuilt software would be supported by the manufacturer for the expected life of the new servers.