| State the Delegated Authority that you are relying on in order to make the decision | |
| Subject of decision | To commission a new Library Management System utilising the ESPO Framework Agreement Number 3073. |
| Text of decision | To Commission Axiell Limited to provide a new Library Management System within the auspices of the ESPO Framework Agreement at a total cost of £65,984 incl. 1st year maintenance costs. |
| Reason for decision | The ESPO Framework is one which enables direct purchase of the service without going through a tendering process, provided the product being purchased is standard and not a bespoke solution. The product purchased for Middlesbrough is a standard product. Purchase of a new LMS had been planned for a number of years and was carried out once a new management team had been established for the service. |
| Other options considered (if any) | N/A |
| Declarations of Interest by any member or relevant local government body | None |
| Who have you consulted as part of the decision making process | |
| Date of decision | 7 September 2015 |
| Service area | Supporting Communities |
| Name of Delegated Officer making the decision - i | Martin Harvey |
| Name of the Officer making the decision - If power has been sub-delegated to another officer | |
| Issue date:- | 3 May 2016 |
| Creation date:- | 3 May 2016 by browns |