Decision details

GMP DN - A1113 ICCS Support and Maintenance Contract

Decision Maker: GM Deputy Mayor, Treasurer GMCA

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The ICCS service is a critical service for GMP as it connects radio messages to our Command and Control system (Controlworks) as well as providing location information for dispatch. GMP recently upgraded the ICCS service which is propriety to NEC Group. The Crown Commercial Services Vertical Application Solutions framework RM6259 permits a direct award which will ensure that GMP derives maximum value for its investment in the recent ICCS refresh.
It should be noted that the previous contract for the ICCS service was included in the Device Managed Service contract.

Decision:

The Deputy Mayor approves the direct award of a 5 year contract for provision of Support and Maintenance of the ICCS system, to NEC Group, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The likely value of 7 years spend would be circa £3.8 million.

Alternative options considered:

• Do nothing – rejected as non-compliant with Procurement Legislation and Chief Constable’s Financial Instructions.
• Undertake a bespoke procurement exercise –rejected as a suitable framework is available.
• Extend current arrangements – rejected as non-compliant with Procurement Legislation and Chief Constable’s Financial Instructions.

Publication date: 19/09/2024

Date of decision: 03/09/2024