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Issue Timeline: software

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2 civic action(s) on software across 2 meeting(s) (2024-06-10 to 2026-04-13).

Timeline

2024-06-10 — Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes)

Sole Source Award Vocantas Software for Advanced Scheduling of Frontline Workers (motion; carried)

Sole Source Award – Vocantas Software for Advanced Scheduling of Frontline Workers

Source: Council Meeting - June 10 2024 (Minutes) — Item 16(f)

2026-04-13 — Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes)

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (motion; carried)

b.Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Negotiation "That
Administration proceed with direct negotiation with Microsoft Canada Inc. for the Municipality’s 2027–2030 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, recognizing that Microsoft Canada Inc. is the sole provider of Microsoft software and cloud services in Canada.
Administration initiate a procurement process to select a Microsoft‑authorized Licensing Solution Partner (LSP) to administer the Enterprise Agreement on Microsoft Canada Inc.’s behalf, in accordance with the Municipality of Chatham‑Kent Purchasing By‑Law.
The Director, Information Technology & Transformation and Director, Legal Services be authorized to finalize the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement terms, pricing, and the recommended Licensing Solution Partner, within existing municipal budget."
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Items 14 and 18(b)