Decision Maker: Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Recommendations approved
Reasons for recommendation
Expertise and Efficiency: The winning bid provide specialised knowledge to optimise energy contracts, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with regulations.
Advanced Tracking and Insights: They offer tools and analytics for accurate utility usage monitoring and informed procurement decisions.
Sustainability and Risk Management: Their support enhances energy efficiency, meets sustainability goals, and mitigates risks associated with utility management.
Current Contract: The current Gas contract comes to an end on 31st March 2025 and so it is urgent a new procurement is secured ahead of time. Also, the water spends for the council have never been procured, and so do not meet procurement guidelines.
Other options considered and rejected
The proposal was investigated to remain with the current provider for the procurement of utility contracts. This proposal was rejected for the reasons within the report.
Publication date: 20/01/2025
Date of decision: 17/01/2025
Effective from: 29/01/2025
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