URL: https://westsussex.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2334

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Support Services and Local Government Reorganisation (Cllr Steve Waight)

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Corporate laptops typically have a service life of 5 years and the last major procurement of end user devices (laptops and desktops) was undertaken during 2019/20. Since then, the IT service have undertaken ‘just in time’ procurements covering out of warranty early life failures and units deemed beyond means of economic repair. It is therefore timely to undertake another major procurement of devices to ensure compatibility with today’s software demands (Windows 11, AI powered solutions etc.).

Content: Corporate laptops typically have a service life of 5 years and the last major procurement of end user devices (laptops and desktops) was undertaken during 2019/20. Since then, the IT service have undertaken ‘just in time’ procurements covering out of warranty early life failures and units deemed beyond means of economic repair. It is therefore timely to undertake another major procurement of devices to ensure compatibility with today’s software demands (Windows 11, AI powered solutions etc.). The Cabinet Member for Support Services and Local Government Reorganisation has approved: (1)         The commencement of a procurement process to purchase 3,000 laptop devices via the NHS SBS Tech Devices Link 4 Framework. (2)         The delegation of authority to the Executive Director of Finance and Support Services to award the contract to the successful provider to supply the laptops on conclusion of the procurement process in accordance with the evaluation and tender requirements described and within the financial parameters set out in the report. None declared.

Date of Decision: January 5, 2026