Purpose

To set out the strategic direction for the purchasing of
the Council’s Gas and Electricity contracts.

Decision

(a) 
That the signing of
the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Customer Access Agreement to
enable the Council’s access to the CCS Energy Frameworks, the
current version being Energy Framework 2 (RM6251) be
approved.

 

(b) 
That the direct award
of a contract under CCS Framework RM6251 to EDF Energy Limited for
the supply of electricity, covering the period 1 April 2026 to 20
March 2027 be approved.

 

(c) 
That the direct award
of a contract under CCS Framework RM6251 to TotalEnergies Gas &
Power Limited for the supply of gas, covering the period 1 April
2026 to 20 March 2027 be approved.

 

(d) 
Approved the
delegation of authority to the Executive Director of Regeneration,
Housing and Environment in consultation with the lead member for
Assets, Finance and Transformation and S151 Officer to sign any
future direct awards under future CCS Frameworks for electricity
and gas supply contracts beyond 20 March 2027.