Issue details

New Contract for the provision of Mobile, Voice and Data connectivity, Mobile Devices (basic and smartphones), Mobile Device Management (MDM), and a Managed Text Service

Proposed decision: that the Cabinet Member for Corporate and Democratic Services authorises the Director of Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Corporate and Democratic Services, to award the contract for Mobile Voice and Data connectivity, Mobile Devices (basic phones and smartphones), Mobile Device Management (MDM) software, and a Managed Text service, including the necessary contractual negotiations, and enter into any subsequent necessary legal agreements.

 

How the decision  relates to BS4K and Corporate Objectives:

The decision to award the contract for a mobile voice and data provision will allow the Council to continue to use appropriate technology so that business units can continue to function efficiently to deliver services to the Citizens of Kent.

Financial Implications: The decision to award the contract commits the Council to spend a minimum of approximately £1.3 million over 4 years.

Legal Implications: There are no legal implications

Equality Implications: There are no equality implications

There is no specific mention of the renewal in the Business Plan or Capital Programme as this forms part of the business as usual activities with ICT. This is the renewal of an existing arrangement.

 

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure or savings of more than £1m;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Division affected: (All Division);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/04/2016

Contact: Michael Lloyd, Head of Technology Commissioning and Strategy 03000 41041 Email: michael.lloyd@kent.gov.uk.

Consultees

The proposed decision will be considered by the Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee on 24 May 2016.

Financial implications: Lead Officer: Paula Davies 03000 410147 Paula.davies@kent.gov.uk

Legal implications: 16/00042

Decisions

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