Decision details

1. To note that Appendices 1 and 2 are not for publication on the basis that they contain information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

2. That the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion and Community Safety:

·       Approves the recommended procurement option, to procure using a compliant framework.

·       Approves a contract award to the Preferred Supplier, identified in Appendix 1 (the “Preferred Supplier”) to provide the required CCTV services using Lot 3a: Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Cities (Smart shared and connected spaces) of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Network Services 3 framework agreement (the “Framework”) for the Contract Award Value included in Appendix 1 (the “Contract Award Value”).

The Council requires this commission to invest in additional physical assets to cover CCTV blind spots and new technology including drone use and speakers/spotlights. Together, these technologies will enhance CCTV coverage and ensure a technology-led approach to combating crime and ASB in LBHF, ultimately creating safer and more secure public spaces.

An options analysis is available in the open report.