Decision details

The council is reviewing its total print requirement and procurement for the following areas: Central Reprographics Facility; Localised Printing; Variable data printing and external print production. The review will recommend a corporate policy (s) for dealing with all print production.

242/2007 The Cabinet approved the selection of integrated localised print solution Option 3 and sourcing solution Option 2 as set out in the report.
243/2007 The Cabinet approved the procurement of print management software to ensure resilience and the efficient production of print from the most appropriate means.
244/2007 The Cabinet agreed to delegate the award decision at Gateway 3 for the Multi Function Device tender to the Assistant Director of Corporate Services in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance.
245/2007 The Cabinet noted the planned extension of the KBC Design and Print framework by 12 months to the end of December 2009 and the need for a retender for continuation of service thereafter.

The decisions provide the Council with the most economical and appropriate print solution. The decisions will generate significant savings as part of an integrated print solution. Investment in print management software is critical to achieving this.