Purpose

In regard to the future exit from the 5Cs Corporate Services contract with Capita, Havant Borough Council have engaged a new managed services provider for ICT. This coincides with an upgrade to the version of Windows used, amongst other changes. As a result, several staff will require new laptops.

Decision

To purchase 130 laptops, in accordance with the relevant provision within the capital programme, agreed by Full Council on 26 February 2025.

This purchase is being delivered via award of the contract to BRIGHT LINKS (UK) LIMITED procured via ESPO/CCS Framework RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2).