Decision details

EE Mobile Contract

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Revenues, Benefits, Library & Resident Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Cancel the legacy contract with EE for Mobile Data and enter into a new agreement to save £471 per month. Move off a legacy mobile contract with EE onto a new contract with EE via the Crown Commercial Framework RM6261. Mobile Voice and Data Services: Suppliers on Lot 1: Mobile Voice and Data Services Catalogue - CCS (crowncommercial.gov.uk)

Reasons for the decision:

1 The RBWM Mobile contract moved to O2 but three library sites were not
included in the new contract as the new contract could not provide the required
coverage. These sites are Ascot, the Container and Sunningdale Pop-Up library.
2 The three sites are on a very old tariff which cannot be amended as this is a
legacy contract
3 Due to the location of these sites, RBWM broadband is not currently an option.
4 Connectivity is required for Spydus, Netloan and RBWM wifi

Alternative options considered:

1 Use the Borough's O2 contract: this was rejected as mobile data coverage was not
sufficient
2 Remain on the legacy contract: this was rejected as there are higher costs with no
benefits

Details of any associated risks and mitigation:

1 There is a risk that the new contract will not provide sufficient data however IT
has reviewed usage and as the new contract offers unlimited data this risk is very
low.

2 There is a risk that network coverage will not be sufficient but the proposal is to
remain with the same provider therefore this risk is very low as coverage currently
meets the needs of the service.

Details of any associated finance considerations:

Save £471 per month.

Finance officer who provided advice:

n/a as a reduction in spending

Legal officer who provided advice:

n/a as a reduction in spending

Details of any associated equality/ sustainability /data protection considerations:

n/a as this was purchased off an established framework

Reason(s) for officer decision notice:

In order to comply with any requirement of the Contract and Tendering Procedure Rules set out in Part 8A of the Council’s Constitution

Publication date: 18/09/2023

Date of decision: 18/09/2023

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