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Summary
...whether to enter into a four-year framework agreement with LASER Energy Buying Group, managed by Kent County Council, to secure energy supplies for the Council's buildings and schools from October 1, 2024.
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Purpose
To procure energy at competitive rates for the Council’s 571 electricity and gas supply accounts across its corporate buildings and schools through an efficient process, in accordance with the government recommended approach for public bodies.
The Council’s current energy supply contract is due to expire on 30 September 2024 and a new contract is needed to ensure continuity of supply. To guarantee that the Council can participate in future advance purchases of energy beyond the current period of the contract a firm commitment to using a new framework agreement for the period 2024 – 2028 must be made by 31st March 20241. This will enable the Authority to take advantage of wholesale price fluctuations when the wholesale energy market is favourable.
Decision
Enter into a Framework Agreement with LASER Energy Buying Group (LASER) managed by Kent County Council for the supply of energy to the Council’s corporate sites and schools for a period of four years starting on 1st October 2024.
Call off contracts from the LASER Energy Buying Group Framework for the provision of gas and electricity supplies.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |