Decision details

The Executive Member for Resources presented the report of the Director of Customer and Digital which sought approval for the contract award procedure and evaluation criteria for procurement of ICT infrastructure in line with the ICT Strategy 2017-2020.

Decision

1.         Approval granted for the contract award procedure using the Crown Commercial Service Frameworks to advertise the tenders on the CHEST for the provision of hardware and printers.  Tenders to be evaluated to establish the most economically advantageous tender based on 80% and 20% quality criteria.

2.         Approval granted for the contract award procedure for professional services to implement the procured hardware and software which would be published on the CHEST e-tendering portal and run as a Chorley procurement exercise. Tenders to be evaluated to establish the most economically advantageous tender based on 80% cost and 20% quality criteria.

3.         Approval granted for the final contract awards to be made by Executive Member (Resources).

Reasons for recommendation(s)

Under the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules approval by the Executive Cabinet for contract award for tenders greater than £75,000 is required.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

To not agree contract procedure and award would fail to comply with the Council’s Procurement rules.