Issue - meetings

To consider upgrades to the Fire and Rescue Service mobilising system in order to maintain an effective and efficient response to emergency incidents.

Cllr Dave Norman, Cabinet Member for Public Protection, Parking and Libraries, sought approval to make necessary upgrades to the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service mobilising system.

Having considered all of the information, including known proposals, alternative options and reasons for recommendations, Cabinet noted the report and,

RESOLVED to: -

Delegate authority to the Chief Fire Officer, (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Protection, Parking and Libraries), to award a five year contract for the supply of an upgrade to the Fire and Rescue Service mobilising system to include hardware, software and the provision of maintenance and support through the KCS Provision of Managed Services for Business Solutions Framework (Y16018) without further competition, (direct award).

Cllr Dave Norman, Cabinet Member for Public Protection, Parking and Libraries, sought approval to invest in necessary upgrades to the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) mobilising system in order to maintain an effective and efficient response to emergency incidents.

To meet the requirements of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, (‘to be able to respond when the call comes’), Cllr Norman informed members that the upgrading of the mobilising system was designed to fulfil the fire authorities legal obligations, in conjunction with supporting delivery of the Council Strategy 2019/22. The upgrade would meet the aims of the GFRS’s Mission Statement, in addition to achieving the strategic aims of fire service. The proposal would also ensure the highest possible standards are met when considering community safety and delivering response services to the communities of Gloucestershire.

Cllr Norman confirmed that capital funding of £300,000 had been approved as part of the 2018-19 MTFS process for the procurement and implementation of the mobilising system. On-going maintenance would continue to be met through existing GFRS funding streams. The cost of the maintenance contract would be £189,755 over the proposed five year life of the (mobilising system) contract.

Leader of the Council, Cllr Mark Hawthorne, welcomed the proposal and informed members that the decision formed part of the council’s commitment to investing in the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

Having considered all of the information, including known proposals, alternative options and reasons for recommendations, Cabinet noted the report and,

RESOLVED to: -

Delegate authority to the Chief Fire Officer, (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Protection, Parking and Libraries), to award a five year contract for the supply of an upgrade to the Fire and Rescue Service mobilising system to include hardware, software and the provision of maintenance and support through the KCS Provision of Managed Services for Business Solutions Framework (Y16018) without further competition, (direct award).