Decision - End User Devices

Brighton and Hove Policy & Resources Committee Decided 16 Mar 2023 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Policy & Resources Committee

Report author

Dan Snowdon

Published

16 Mar 2023

Reference

6909

As published

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RESOLVED : That Committee granted delegated authority to the Executive Director Governance, People & Resources to procure and award a contract for end user devices, for an initial term of two years, commencing on 1 October 2023 with the option to extend for a further two years and grants delegated authority to the Executive Director Governance, People & Resources to exercise that extension.

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Brighton & Hove City Council plans to replace its current end user device contract, which expires on 30 September 2023. The Council, working with its Orbis partners, intends to run a mini competition for a new device contract that supports flexible working, sustainability and value for money.

Recommendation

Grant delegated authority to the Executive Director Governance, People & Resources to procure and award a contract for end user devices for an initial two-year term starting 1 October 2023, with an option to extend for a further two years, and to exercise that extension.

Financial impact

Anticipated spend under the new contract of over £4 million; the mini competition is expected to achieve economies of scale and better fixed discounts.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Policy & Resources Committee

Date in document

16 Mar 2023

Stakeholders named

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Brighton & Hove City CouncilOrbis partner councilsCouncil staff and the mobile workforceIT & Digital servicePotential end user device suppliers

Next steps

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Run a mini competition under the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Workplace: Hardware SBS10044 Framework.
Procure and award a new end user devices contract.
Commence the initial two-year contract term on 1 October 2023.
Consider exercising an extension of up to a further two years under delegated authority.
Require prospective suppliers to provide sustainability credentials, environmental initiatives and a Carbon Reduction Plan.

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