Decision details
Authority to procure Cloud Storage for Backup Solution using a Framework Agreement (Recordable Officer Decision)
Decision Maker: Strategic Director - Customer and Digital Services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To request approval to use a framework to procure cloud storage solution for the backup solution for the Shared Technology Services’ Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark.
Decision:
That the Strategic Director of Customer and Digital Services:
i) Approves inviting bids for Cloud Storage for Backup Solution under the Y20011 – KCS Profressional Services Software Products and Associated Services 2 framework on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria set out.
Reasons for the decision:
It has been determined that the most appropriate means of providing the solution is through the procurement of a contractor by way of a mini-competition under the Y20011 – KCS Professional Services Software Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (the “Framework”).
Alternative options considered:
Other means of procuring the contract were considered by officers in the Shared ICT Service, but it was determined that the use of the Framework, rather than procuring a contract by formal tender, was best in terms of the reduction in time-scales, costs and resources involved.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer scheme of delegation
Parties Consulted: Representatives of the three Shared Service London Boroughs have been consulted in relation to the procurement.
Contact: Philippa Brewin, Senior Category Manager, Procurement Email: philippa.brewin@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 1733.
Publication date: 14/01/2021
Date of decision: 14/01/2021