Purpose

Approved capital expenditure as critical
updates required to Bristol Operations Centre (BOC) Technology, as
end of life and out of sync with national analogue to digital
switch over, also strategically agreed for investment in the
Bristol Operations Centre asset. Officer Decision Notice (ODN)
covers expenditure under BOC Tech Upgrade Phase 1 project of the
procurement for digital devices (telecare / lone worker) –
Direct Award contract. Specifically, £106,250 under phase 1
of the project, planned for £120,000 under phase 2 of the
project. However, the contract is for 3 years, and more devices
will be required and thus the contract value is £400k,
however all newly ordered digital items are a charged for service,
with costs being recovered and do not impact the general
fund.

Content

Delegated authority spend to Purchase Telecare
Digital Equipment from Multiple suppliers under Award Report.
(under full procurement guidance and process). Contract Value:
£400,000.00 for the lifetime of the contract. Term +
Extension: 3 years starting from 1st February 2025 with an option
for 12-month extension worth up to 100k also been approved.