Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 21, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That   1.  The proceed to procurement of electricity and gas supply contracts via the Countess of Chester NHS Trust framework via a PPA be approved. New contracts for electricity and gas will commence on 1st August 2025 and 1st October 2025 respectively and be for fixed contracts.   2.  Authority be delegated to the Director of Housing Planning Property & Regeneration, subject to agreement with the Portfolio Holder for Resources, Commissioning & Contract Management, the Assistant Director Governance & Contracts, the Director of Corporate Services and the Director of Finance, to award Utilities contracts of variable lengths (between 1 to 3 years, based on value for money assessments at the point of purchase), via a compliant framework for the period August 2025 to October 2031.   3.  Extensions to existing arrangements in line with the above-mentioned contract start dates be approved, to avoid tendering the contracts at the present moment of high prices and volatility on the professional advice received that contract prices at that point are likely to present better value for money.   4.  An annual Budget from August 2025 of approximately £2.56M per annum for the purchase of Electricity be approved.   5.  An annual budget from October 2025 of approximately £1.1 M per annum for the purchase Gas be approved.