Decision details

            Cabinet considered a report of Councillor B Lewis, Portfolio Holder for Partnerships and Leisure, which explained the tender process for a new five year multi-functional device (MFD) contract. 

            Members were informed that the tender process had now been completed and a successful bidder identified.   

RESOLVED – That Cabinet:

(a)  Noted the Procurement Process for a new Multi-Functional Device (MFD) contract;

(b)  Agreed that the successful bidder in this process, as reported at the meeting, be awarded the new Multi-Functional Device contract, on the terms specified at the meeting, subject to the completion of the appropriate due-diligence work.

REASON FOR DECISION –

The procurement of a new Multi-Functional Device contract will provide improved operational capabilities at a lower cost.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED & REJECTED –

No other options were considered by Cabinet. The Council’s Multi-Functional Devices are reaching the end of the operational life and will require replacement.