Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve proposals for the procurement of additional  IT cyber security software from Darktrace via a Framework Agreement.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of Darktrace Detect and Respond products from Softcat Ltd on the Kent Commercial Services Software Products and Associated Services Framework for a term of four years and three months, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director, Finance and Investment, in consultation with the Chief Legal Officer, to award and enter into any contract(s) and agreement(s) with the chosen supplier in accordance with the strategy set out in the report.