Decision

The Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer has decided to procure a new mobile voice and data solution contract for Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Council.

Analysis

outcome: Permission has been granted to award the contract for a period of three years.

summary: The decision involves procuring a new contract for mobile voice and data solutions for Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Council.

topline: The Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer has decided to procure a new mobile voice and data solution contract for Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Council.

reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves significant financial implications and the potential impact on service delivery for the councils.

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

contentiousness_score: 7

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

URL: https://cumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=872

Decision Maker: Chief Innovation and Commercial Officer

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Permission to procure and award a new contract for Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Council Mobile Voice and Data Solution and mobile device management solution for a period of three years.     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: Permission to procure and award a new contract for Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Council Mobile Voice and Data Solution and mobile device management solution for a period of three years.     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