Direct Award - Offsite Archive Storage and Scanning
April 23, 2026 Executive Director of Finance and Resources (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved the award of a contract to Ricoh UK Ltd for offsite archive storage and scanning. This decision was made on 23 April 2026. The contract is for 29 months with an estimated value of £477,937.30 excluding VAT.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform approved the appropriation of 27 social rent units within West End Gate Block H from the general fund to the Housing Revenue Account. This decision was made on 6 May 2026. The appropriation is for housing purposes at the Red Book value detailed in an exempt appendix.
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Decision
Decision Taken: The Executive Director of Finance and Resources has approved the award of a contract to Ricoh UK Ltd a period of 29 months and for an estimated contract value of £477,937.30 exclusive of VAT (£573,524.76 inclusive of VAT). The decision enables continued delivery of offsite archive storage and scanning whilst a full procurement and further market testing for this service takes please.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 23 Apr 2026 |