Decision details

1.1            To waive the provisions of Contract Standing Orders in relation to authority to award energy contracts.

1.2            To delegate to the Director of Finance and the Director for Building & Property Management the authority to enter into contracts with utility companies following the competitive procurement exercises via a Central Purchasing Body (currently LASER operated by Kent County Council) to take effect from October 2016 for 4 years. The procurement for the new framework has been carried out in accordance with EU procurement regulation.

1.3            To note that Members will receive an annual report on the contracts let by officers and proposals concerning the procurement of energy by the Council for the following year.