That an exemption from the Council's Procurement Rules be granted from obtaining a quote from three separate suppliers for the use of mobile tablet technology across Polling Stations within the District for the upcoming Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Elections on 2 May 2024 based on the following circumstances:

(b) The goods are proprietary items of which there is only one supplier, or are sold by all suppliers at a fixed price; and
(c) Where the work is of a specialist nature and the Corporate Director/Head of Department can demonstrate that it is not possible to obtain more than one quotation or tender.

In addition, information and evidence has been provided confirming value for money and the compatibility with the current Electoral Management System.