Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved to increase the budget for smart device and hardware replacement.
summary: The decision involves procuring and deploying smart devices and general damage replacement hardware, with an increased budget allocation.
topline: The Director of Resources has decided to increase the budget for smart devices and general damage replacement hardware procurement.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to the increased cost and allocation of funds from the Our Council Reserve.
affected_stakeholders: ["Director of Resources", "Council staff using smart devices and hardware"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.n-kesteven.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=10951
Decision Maker: Director of Resources (s151 officer)
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Laptop refresh
Content: That approval is given: To undertake the procurement and deployment for smart devices and General Damage Replacement of hardware, allowing for the increased cost due to increased data centre consumption based on a per unit price increase to £1,800.00. 1. Increase the smart device replacement budget by £30,100+ vat funded from the Our Council Reserve in 2026/27 and ongoing base budgets 2027/28 onwards. 2. Increase the General Damage Replacement of hardware budget by £26,000+ vat funded from the Our Council Reserve in 2026/27 and ongoing base budgets 2027/28 onwards. Smart device replacement (43 units) will cost £77,400 and the General Damage Replacement (30 units) will cost £54,000. The current budget for Smart devices is £47,300 and the budget for General Damage Replacement is £28,000.
Date of Decision: August 7, 2026