Issue - decisions

(i)         that the process being undertaken for the procurement of a server-based desktop solution via the ESPO framework be noted;

(ii)        that agreement be given to the evaluation process for the award of the server-based desktop solution contract as outlined in paragraphs 3.15 – 3.25 of the report from the Director of Finance and Corporate Services and Appendices 1 and 2;

(iii)       that subject to (v) below, agreement be given to the award of contract for a server-based desktop solution for an initial term of three years with a twenty-four month extension to the successful supplier determined in accordance with the evaluation process (referred to in paragraph (ii) above) following the eAuction;

(iv)       that the Director of Finance and Corporate Services be authorised in consultation with the Director of Legal and Procurement to formalise the contract award following the eAuction results in accordance with the council’s Contract Standing Orders and Financial Regulations;

(v)        that the Director of Finance and Corporate Services be authorised to withdraw from the procurement process at any time prior to signing the call-off contract in exceptional circumstances as further explained in paragraphs 3.25 and 3.26 below of the report.