Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 1.      To approve a maximum spend of £1m for new end user devices for all Council staff and members across both Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council, which will be a 50:50 ratio across the two Councils, via a joint procurement route with Chorley Council as the lead authority. 2.      To approve the direct contract award for Dell devices to be supplied by Dell Technologies via direct award through the NHS SBS Tech Devices – Link 4 Framework. 3.      To approve the direct contract award for iPads, iPhones and accessories via direct award to HybrIT, also through the NHS SBS Tech Devices – Link 4 Framework.