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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.