The contract for ICT encryption hardware, support and maintenance services has been awarded via a National Framework.
The contract has been awarded to the supplier of the Chronicle System.
The initial purchase cost is £151,200 plus a further £65,050 in services, totalling £216,250.
The PCC was successful in a bid for Innovation Funding for a project to further develop collaborative working between Cleveland and Durham. The implementation of this system is part of that bid and funds have been set aside for its delivery.
Annual maintenance and support costs amount to £27,000 over five years. This cost will be split between Cleveland and Durham. The total cost of the project is £351, 250.