Decision details

Draw down of funds for the the Laptop and PC replacement programme

Decision Maker: Director of Resources and Assurance (Historic)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To drawdown the first year’s spend of £365,000 of the allocated budget : second budget of £365,000, third year budget of £415,000 and fourth year budget of £448,000; As set aside for the Laptop and PC Replacement programme; which has already been approved in the 2023/24 Capital Programme (10 Feb 2023). Total of £1,593,000 for the 4 year programme

Decision:

That:

 

a)    To spend up to £365,000 in the capital programme for the year 1 delivery of the Laptop and PC Replacement programme.

b)    Authority be delegated to Head of ITC to make all operational decisions to implement the above recommendation,

Alternative options considered:

Alternative options

1. The council could decide not to agree to the continuation of the Laptop and PC replacement programme. This option is not recommended as replacing devices on an ad-hoc basis as they fail, would introduce risks and therefore increased cost implications

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Paul Griffiths, Programme Management Office Email: Paul.Griffiths2@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 261808.

Publication date: 29/09/2023

Date of decision: 29/09/2023

Effective from: 06/10/2023

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