Issue - decisions

(i)           to recognise that there is an ongoing requirement for the provision of Interactive Audio Visual equipment in schools. This arises from a number of factors including:-

(1)          Replacement and upgrading of existing equipment

(2)          Additional equipment required due to expansion of some schools and new builds;

(ii)          to approve that a mini-competition process is undertaken between the four suppliers in the Scotland Excel “Presentation and Audio Visual Equipment” Framework in line with the Council’s Procurement Regulations, Financial Regulations and EU Legislation to appoint a Sole Supplier for the provision of Audio Visual and associated equipment to schools for a period of 3 years (with an option to extend for a further 2 years);

(iii)         to approve the total estimated expenditure for the 5-year period as outlined in the report (over a 3 year contract with an option to extend for up to 2 years); and

(iv)         to approve the award of the contract in accordance with the criteria stated in the Mini-Competition and subject to the satisfactory conclusion of the contractual documentation.