036/2013 – Technical Support Unit – Purchase of replacement assets – 30 April 2013

Part 1 – Unrestricted facts and advice to the PCC

Introduction and background

The Introduction and background is all included in Part II due to the restricted nature of the purchase decision.

Matters for consideration

It is requested that consideration be given to purchasing these items.

Other options considered, if any

Purchase 3 each year new from the preferred supplier.

Contribution to Police and Crime Plan outcomes

More with less – Achieving Value for Money

Reducing Harm – effective tackling of Serious and Organised Crime, tackling rural crime.

Consultations carried out

Consultation has taken place with colleagues from Finance and Legal Services

Financial Implications/Value for money

This proposal demonstrates excellent value for money, making best use of public money in times of austerity. The impact being a cost saving of £13000 over two years.

No specific provision has been made for these items in the MTFP, and the funding for the purchase will be from the Plant and Equipment Rolling Programme.

Legal Implications

Equality Implications

No equalities implications are perceived.

Public Access to information

The Police and Crime Commissioner wishes to be as open and transparent as possible about the decisions he/she takes or are taken in his/her name. All decisions taken by the Commissioner will be subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).

As a general principle, the Commissioner expects to be able to publish all decisions taken and all matters taken into account and all advice received when reaching the decision. Part 1 of this Notice will detail all information which the Commissioner will disclose into the public domain. The decision and information in Part 1 will be made available on the NYPCC web site within 2 working days of approval.

Only where material is properly classified as restricted under the GPMS or if that material falls within the description at 2(2) of The Elected Local Policing Bodies (Specified Information) Order 2011 will the Commissioner not disclose decisions and/or information provided to enable that decision to be made. In these instances, Part 2 of the Form will be used to detail those matters considered to be restricted. Information in Part 2 will not be published.

Is there a Part 2 to this Notice – YES

If Yes, what is the reason for restriction – this notice is in respect of purchasing sensitive surveillance assets manufactured by a company which is afforded protection as a home Office ‘List X’ company.

Originating Officer Declaration