To renew the authority to continue purchasing gas and electricity.

Councillor Coxshall introduced the report to Members which provided context on the Council’s current means of gas and electricity purchasing through framework contracts. 

Members were notified the internal authority for the gas contracts would expire at the end of September 2017 and the electricity September 2018.  It was further explained that the report, also sought authority for a strategy which would enable the Council to continue for a further four years using flexible procurement frameworks managed by expert procurement teams. This would ensure continuity of supply of bulk purchased gas and electricity and best value.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the Head of Property and Development be authorised to;

·      To approve during the next four years up to 1st October 2021, the entering into of gas and electricity contracts called off from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks.

·      Enter into new contracts under alternative frameworks if suitable options become available, subject to compliance with relevant procurement rules in order to secure the continued purchase of gas and electricity for a further period of four years until the end of September 2021.

Reason for Decision - as stated in the report

This decision is subject to call-in