Purpose

Purchase of cameras with speakers and lights,
deployable cameras, additional CCTV storage for footage and
additional cameras for King Street and Thames Path

Decision

To note that
Appendices 1 and 2 are not for publication on the basis that they
contain information relating to the financial or business affairs
of any particular person (including the authority holding that
information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local
Government Act 1972 (as amended).

 

That the Executive
Director of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Social Inclusion and Community Safety:

·      
Approves the recommended procurement option, to
procure using a compliant framework.
·      
Approves a contract award to the Preferred Supplier,
identified in Appendix 1 (the “Preferred Supplier”) to
provide the required CCTV services using Lot 3a: Internet of Things
(IoT) and Smart Cities (Smart shared and connected spaces) of the
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Network Services 3 framework
agreement (the “Framework”) for the Contract Award
Value included in Appendix 1 (the “Contract Award
Value”).
 

Reasons for the decision

The Council requires this
commission to invest in additional physical assets to cover CCTV
blind spots and new technology including drone use and
speakers/spotlights. Together, these technologies will enhance CCTV
coverage and ensure a technology-led approach to combating crime
and ASB in LBHF, ultimately creating safer and more secure public
spaces.

Alternative options considered

An options analysis
is available in the open report.