Issue - meetings

The report relates to the provision of printing services to the ICT Shared Service London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark, and to the Local Government Association. The authorities are seeking a single supplier to be responsible for the printing services, including multifunctional devices, the print room in Brent Civic Centre, and offsite hybrid mail and bulk printing.

RESOLVED that:

      i.        Cabinet noted the procurement of an ICT Shared Service contract for managed print services, including multifunctional devices, the print room in Brent Civic Centre, and offsite hybrid mail and bulk printing, on the basis of the criteria set out in the report.

    ii.        Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to award a contract for printing services, as set out in the report.

Councillor Margaret McLennan, Deputy Leader of the Council, introduced the report relating to the provision of printing services to the ICT Shared Service London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham and Southwark, and to the Local Government Association. Councillor McLennan stated that the authorities are seeking a single supplier to be responsible for the printing services, including multifunctional devices, the print room in Brent Civic Centre, and offsite hybrid mail and bulk printing. The contract will be for four years with extensions of up to three years.

Councillor McLennan stated that the report outlines the further competition process under Crown Commercial Service Framework RM3781 and requests the delegation to the Strategic Director, Resources, in consultation with the Deputy Leader of the Council, of the authority to award a contract following completion of the tender and evaluation process.

RESOLVED that:

      i.        Cabinet noted the procurement of an ICT Shared Service contract for managed print services, including multifunctional devices, the print room in Brent Civic Centre, and offsite hybrid mail and bulk printing, on the basis of the criteria set out in the report.

    ii.        Cabinet delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Resources, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, to award a contract for printing services, as set out in the report.