Decision Maker: GM Deputy Mayor, Treasurer GMCA
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Procurement legislation requires GMP to award
a new contract for these goods and services. The recommended route
of the CCS RM6259 framework, Lot 5: Bluelight Solutions framework
provides the most effective route to market.
The Deputy Mayor approves the award of a 7
Year contract for provision of a Command-and-Control System to SSS
Public Safety Limited (SSS), with the option to extend for a
further 3+1 years. The likely value of a 10 years spend would be
circa £4.5 million.
• Do nothing – rejected as
non-compliant with Procurement Legislation and Chief
Constable’s Financial Instructions.
• Undertake a bespoke procurement exercise (OJEU)
–rejected as there is a suitable framework available.
• Extend current arrangements – rejected as
non-compliant with Procurement Legislation and Chief
Constable’s Financial Instructions.
Publication date: 07/07/2023
Date of decision: 07/06/2023