Purpose

To request authority to extend a contract in respect of provision of laptops with Computacenter (UK) Limited.

Decision

That the Corporate Director Finance and Resources:

i)             Approves the extension of the contract for provision of laptops with Computacenter (UK) Limited for a period of 12 months.

Reasons for the decision

The Council entered into a contract for provision of laptops with Computacenter (UK) Limited on 22 December 2021. The contract was for an initial year of two years and contains provision permitting extension of the contract by two 12-month extensions. Officers consider extending the contract by 12 months will achieve best value for the Council and is reasonable in all the circumstances.

Alternative options considered

Officers considered other options such as not extending the contract and re-procuring, however, the unit price of the laptops under the existing contract is considered to offer best value for money.