Decision

To approve the procurement of a new hardware, peripherals, and mobile handsets contract.

Reasons for the decision

North Lincolnshire Council is seeking to establish a Framework Contract for the provision of ICT Hardware, Peripherals and Mobile Phone Handsets. A new contract will ensure the council is getting best market price for hardware with an agreed SLA covering appropriate order, service, and delivery timescales.

Alternative options considered

To remain out of contract, this would leave the council non-compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and no view to save money through the arrangement of a pre-agreed costing structure.