Award of contract for IT equipment
Decision Maker: Assistant Director of HR, Corporate Projects & IT
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
To award the contract for laptops to the
successful bidder.
Reasons for the decision:
To comply with appropriate Contract and
Tendering rules and ensure best value for money for required
council equipment.
Alternative options considered:
Do nothing wasn't an option as equipment is
approaching end of life. Option of replacement is in line with IT
strategy.
Details of any associated risks and mitigation:
Price changes if not acted on quickly,
therefore timely consultation has taken place to ensure quoted
prices remain valid.
Details of any associated finance considerations:
Spend is within original capital budget
approved by full Council in February 2023 for the 2023/24 financial
year.
Finance officer who provided advice:
Abid Hussein
22/01/24
Legal officer who provided advice:
Lyn Hitchinson, Procurement Manager
16/01/24
Details of any associated equality/ sustainability /data protection considerations:
N/A
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: 22/01/2024
Date of decision: 22/01/2024