Purpose

To consider the report of Cabinet Member for
Economic Development – Councillor Sarah Bogle, seeking
approval to procure energy contracts for the Council’s gas
and electricity supplies to cover the period October 2024 through
to September 2028.

Decision

 
Modified recommendation
(i)
 
(i) 
To recommend to Council, to approve the
procurement of the council’s energy needs via the Laser
Energy Procurement Framework 2024 through to September 2028,
and
(ii) 
To give delegated approval to the Executive Director of Place
following consultation with the Executive Director Corporate
Services (S151) to undertake the following recommendations;
(iii) 
To enter into appropriate Customer Access Agreements through the
Laser Framework for the supply of electricity, gas, and ancillary
services;
(iv) 
To procure and award a call off contract under a Laser framework
agreement for the Council’s (including partners) gas and
electricity supplies for a term of up to four years for the period
2024-2028; and
(v) 
To approve the in-contract purchasing options and additional
ancillary services under the Laser Framework.