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The Cabinet received a report on proposals to procure new contracts for the provision of hybrid mail, digital communications and other printing-related services, in light of the expiry of the current contractual arrangements on 30 November 2024.

The report set out the rationale for procuring separate contracts, one relating to hybrid mail and digital and transformational solutions while the second related to multi-functional devices (MFDs)and print management services.  Both would be commissioned via existing Crown Commercial Services Frameworks and offered for an initial four-year term, with an option to extend for a further three years.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of contracts for the provision of Hybrid Mail and Digital and Transformational Solutions and Multi-Functional Devices and Print Management Services, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Authorise the Strategic Director, Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance Growth and Core Services and the Head of Legal, to conduct the procurements and award and enter into the contract(s) and all other necessary or ancillary agreements to fully implement and effect the proposals.