Purpose

To award the contract for Security Systems and
Associated Critical Infrastructure.

Content

The Executive Resolved

That  (i)    the contract for Security Systems and
Associated Critical Infrastructure be awarded for an initial
contract period of two years, with two optional one-year
extensions; and

         
(ii)   authority be delegated to
the Strategic Director – Finance and Resources and Strategic
Director – Governance, Corporate Services and Monitoring
Officer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to take all
necessary steps to affect the decision to  enter into a relevant contract, including
finalising the call-off terms under CCS RM6257 in the form approved
by Legal Services, raising the necessary Purchase Order(s), and
executing the contract under seal.

Reason: To allow the Council to award a contract to
OCS Group UK Limited, effective from 1 April 2026 and to ensure the
continued delivery of essential maintenance to security systems and
infrastructure throughout the Borough.