62 Approval for the Contract Award of Internet Connections for Strawberry Fields Digital Hub
To consider and receive the report of the Director (Customer and Digital).
Decision:
1. The procurement process proposed in the report be approved.
2. That the award of the contracts be delegated to the Executive Member for Resources for approval.
Minutes:
Councillor Alistair Bradley, Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform) presented the confidential report of the Director (Customer and Digital), which seeks approval for the contract award for up two 10GB internet connections to provide connectivity to the Digital Hub.
Decision:
1. The procurement process proposed in the report be approved.
2. That the award of the contracts be delegated to the Executive Member for Resources for approval.
Reasons for Recommendation(s)
1. The Council’s contract procedure rules require the procurement process and assessment criteria to be approved.
2. This procurement provides an open and transparent process for the award of the contract.
Alternative options considered and rejected
If internet connections are not procured the Council would be unable to provide internet connectivity to Strawberry Fields Digital Hub which is critical for the intended use of the building.