Decision

The Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer has decided to procure 1600 laptops for Cumberland Council and the hosted service.

Analysis

outcome: Approval is sought to delegate authority for the award of the contract to the Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer.

summary: The decision involves procuring 1600 laptops for Cumberland Council and the hosted service.

topline: The Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer has decided to procure 1600 laptops for Cumberland Council and the hosted service.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a significant procurement decision that affects multiple stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer", "Director of Enabling Services", "Monitoring Officer", "S151 Officer", "Portfolio Holder members"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://cumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=873

Decision Maker: Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Approval is sought to procure 1600 laptops for Cumberland Council and the hosted service, to support business-as-usual operations, device refresh requirements, and service continuity.   Following a successful and compliant procurement process permission is sought to delegate authority for the award of the contract to the Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer, Cumberland Council, in consultation with the Director of Enabling Services, Westmorland and Furness Council, the Monitoring Officer and S151 Officer for both Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council and following consultation with the Portfolio Holder members from both authorities

Content: Approval is sought to procure 1600 laptops for Cumberland Council and the hosted service, to support business-as-usual operations, device refresh requirements, and service continuity.   Following a successful and compliant procurement process permission is sought to delegate authority for the award of the contract to the Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer, Cumberland Council, in consultation with the Director of Enabling Services, Westmorland and Furness Council, the Monitoring Officer and S151 Officer for both Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council and following consultation with the Portfolio Holder members from both authorities

Date of Decision: July 20, 2026