Decision

Procurement of additional laptops for organisation use (Officer/Councillor devices)

Reasons for the decision

The IT team in Guildford oversees internal IT support, including the provision and maintenance of laptops for Officers and Councillors. With the current stock projected to be depleted within the next few weeks, a decision was made to procure additional laptops. This will address anticipated demand and to replace the worst of our aged laptops.

Alternative options considered

Quotes were obtained from three potential suppliers previously used by the Council. These suppliers provided a range of options, which were evaluated based on the required specifications, delivery timescales, and cost. The option offering the best price and suitability was selected.