A focus on meeting technology - Find a freedom of information request

Request

I am currently writing my thesis for my MSc in Public Policy about the digitalisation of the UK's public sector - with a focus on meeting technology.

1. How do you manage your meetings? Do you use a meeting management software such as a board portal or a software such as Teams, emails etc?

If yes, what is the name of the supplier?

If yes, what is the contract expiry and contract review date?

2. How many users are on the board portal/management solution, and how much do you spend on this?

3. What is your cost per user?

Decision

1. Outlook' is the system used to manage meetings across Lincolnshire County Council. Microsoft Teams can be used to conduct meetings

The name of the supplier is Softcat

Contract expiry - 30/06/23

Review - Now

2. Approximately 6400 users. The Council purchases MS 365 subscriptions that give users the right to consume numerous MS products including Teams and Outlook. Therefore, the spend for these products alone can not be determined.

3. The Council purchases MS 365 subscriptions that give users the right to consume numerous MS products including Teams and Outlook. Therefore, the cost per user for these products alone cannot be determined. 

Reference number
FOI 5079777
Date request received
14/09/22
Date of decision
09/11/22