Decision details
Authority to procure 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:
The decision concerns the procurement of a backup solution for the Shared Technology Services’ Borough of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark, and requests approval to use a framework to procure a backup solution on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
Decision:
That the Strategic Director of Customer and Digital Services:
i) Approves inviting bids for a backup solution for the Shared Technology Services’ Boroughs under the HealthTrust Europe’s ICT Solutions 2019 Framework (ComIT 2 – Complete IT), on the basis of the pre-tender considerations.
ii) Approves officers evaluating the bids on the basis of the evaluation criteria.
Reasons for the decision:
It has been determined that the most appropriate means of providing the backup solution is through the procurement of a contractor by way of a mini-competition exercise under the HealthTrust Europe’s ICT Solutions 2019 Framework (ComIT 2 – Complete IT) (the “Framework”).
Alternative options considered:
Officers considered whether the backup solution can be provided by the council itself but concluded that backup solution is best provided by a contractor. Officers reviewed a range of procurement options including conducting a tender process but concluded that the use of the Framework is the most appropriate means of procuring a contractor.
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: 12/01/2021
Date of decision: 06/01/2021
Accompanying Documents:
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