Microsoft
Haringey Council approved a £5.4 million deal for Microsoft digital services, while other councils continue Windows 11 upgrades.
Haringey Council approved a £5.4 million deal with Microsoft in March 2026 for a three-year Enterprise Subscription Agreement (ESA), ensuring continuity of essential digital services. This agreement, commencing in May 2026 and concluding in April 2029, was secured through a competitive procurement process via the Crown Commercial Services framework, as decided by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services.
Separately, Southwark, Brent, and Lewisham councils are continuing with Windows 11 refresh projects, as reviewed by the Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee in March 2026. This upgrade, addressing the end of Microsoft support for Windows 10 in October 2025, also involves expanding network infrastructure to direct traffic for Microsoft 365 applications.
Key facts
- Haringey Council approved a £5.4 million deal with Microsoft in March 2026. Source
- The Haringey deal is a three-year Enterprise Subscription Agreement (ESA) from May 2026 to April 2029. Source
- The Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee reviewed ongoing Windows 11 refresh projects in March 2026. Source
- Southwark, Brent, and Lewisham councils are upgrading to Windows 11 as Microsoft support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025. Source
- Southwark Council is expanding its SD-WAN to direct Microsoft 365 application traffic. Source
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