Multi-Functional Device Contract Procurement - (Ref: NB)
Report of Councillor Barry Lewis, Portfolio Holder for Partnerships and Leisure
Decision:
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.
Minutes:
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.