Decision details
Authority to Extend a Contract in respect of Provision of Laptops with Computacenter (UK) Limited (Officer Recordable Decision)
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Finance & Resources
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To request authority to extend a contract in respect of provision of laptops with Computacenter (UK) Limited.
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Finance and Resources:
i) Approves the extension of the contract for provision of laptops with Computacenter (UK) Limited for a period of 12 months.
Reasons for the decision:
The Council entered into a contract for provision of laptops with Computacenter (UK) Limited on 22 December 2021. The contract was for an initial year of two years and contains provision permitting extension of the contract by two 12-month extensions. Officers consider extending the contract by 12 months will achieve best value for the Council and is reasonable in all the circumstances.
Alternative options considered:
Officers considered other options such as not extending the contract and re-procuring, however, the unit price of the laptops under the existing contract is considered to offer best value for money.
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer scheme of delegation
Parties Consulted: The three Shared Service Boroughs have been consulted in relation to this procurement
Contact: Amin Jan, Assistant Category Manager Email: Amin.Jan@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 3189.
Publication date: 14/12/2023
Date of decision: 14/12/2023