Decision details

GMP DN A1088 PoliceWorks Records Management System

Decision Maker: GM Deputy Mayor, Treasurer GMCA

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

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.

Decision:

The Deputy Mayor approves the direct award of a 2-year contract for the provision of PoliceWorks licences and for the Support and Maintenance of PoliceWorks. The contract will include an optional 1-year extension to cover for any exit requirements.

The likely value of the entire 3-year contract would be circa £1,600,000.

Alternative options considered:

The options for this tender are as follows:

• Do nothing – rejected as non-compliant with Procurement Legislation and Chief Constable’s Financial Instructions.
• Undertake a bespoke procurement exercise– 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: 19/09/2024

Date of decision: 16/09/2024