End User Hardware Procurement
August 6, 2025 Corporate Director Resources & Section 151 Officer (Officer) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to award Dell a direct contract via the NHS Shared Business Services Framework for end user hardware until March 31, 2028, with a potential one-year extension.
Full council record
Decision
AGREED: thatDell be awarded a direct award contract, via the NHS Shared Business Services Framework (Tech Devices – Link 4), to cover end user hardware. The contract would mirror the framework duration (up to 31st March 2028, with the option to extend 1 year further).
Reasons for the decision
A contract award via this framework offers a PCR (Public Contracts Regulations) compliant route to market and offers the most economically advantageous means of sourcing Dell products. Contract term reflects the framework term, as pricing discounts are applicable for the life of the framework.
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |