Decision details

Award of Contract for Library Self Service and Technology Assisted Opening

Decision Maker: Director of Environment, Culture & Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To award the Contract for Library Self Service and Technology Assisted Opening.

Decision:

That the contract for self-service kiosks and technology assisted opening in Bracknell Forest libraries be awarded to Tenderer X.

Reasons for the decision:

Although Tenderer X costs were not the cheapest quote, the quality of their kiosks, security gates and handheld scanners far exceeded the lowest price quote. In particular the kiosks were missing key functionality such as the ability to cancel reservations and clear customer instructions that impact the customer experience.

Alternative options considered:

Alternative options were considered as part of the transformation review of the library service.  The technology solution was the option approved by Council.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £400,000;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Financial Impact: Funded from within the Council's existing capital programme..

Declarations: None.

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Environment, Culture and Communities

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Library Transformation Programme consulted widely through questionnaires and meetings

Consultees

Elected Members and Public

Contact: Mandy Bates Email: mandy.bates@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351236.

Publication date: 13/10/2017

Date of decision: 11/10/2017

Effective from: 21/10/2017

Accompanying Documents:

 

Contact Information

Democratic services

Email: committee@bracknell-forest.gov.uk