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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 19 May 2026  to be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Cabinet Member: Resources and Deputy Leader

Forward Plan Ref: 26/141

Key Decision

Contact: Alastair Read

Report by Kit Collingwood Int Director Technology and Customer Experience

The decision seeks to obtain authority to procure and award a contract for the Zscaler secure connectivity, access and cyber security services from a suitable supplier.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a.    Authorise the procurement of Zscaler secure connectivity,

access and cyber security services from a suitable supplier; and

b.    Delegate authority to the Head of IT Services to award a contract in accordance with recommendation (a).

Report to follow.