Extension of Energy contracts (Gloucestershire County Council and Schools)

June 10, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet of Gloucestershire Council decided on 10 June 2026 to delegate authority to the Executive Director of Children’s Services to procure a Light Touch Open Admission Framework agreement. This framework will be used to call-off support services for children with disabilities, floating support, the Holiday Activity Food programme, inclusive services, a crisis and resilience fund, and professional services for children's social care. The framework will run for an initial six years with an option to extend for a further two years.

Sarah Scott, Executive Director of Adult Social Care, Wellbeing and Communities, decided on 17 April 2025 to conduct a mini-competition for adult social care improvement consultancy services. On 19 August 2025, Sarah Scott awarded a contract for these services to Newton Consulting Limited for an initial four months with an option to extend for two months.

Colin Chick, Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure, decided on 11 May 2026 to exercise a three-year extension option on the Council's contract with West Mercia Energy for the supply of renewable electricity and gas. This extension commences on 30 September 2026.

Supporting Documents

For Publication - 2025-08-19 Executive-Decision to Conduct a mini-competition using a third-party f.pdf
For Publication - 2025-08-19 Executive-Decision to Conduct a mini-competition using a third-party f.pdf
For Cabinet - SHaRe EQIA V4 - Copy.pdf
For Cabinet - SHaRe Framework Cabinet Paper June 2026 - Copy.pdf
For Publication - Officer Key Decision - Extension of Energy Contracts.pdf
For Publication - MTE Decision Report March 2026_CC_Signed 002 FINAL.pdf
For Publication - Officer Key Decision - Extension of Energy Contracts.pdf
For Publication - MTE Decision Report March 2026_CC_Signed 002 FINAL.pdf
For Cabinet - Green Skills Strategy - June Cabinet Report - Copy.pdf
For Cabinet - Green Skills Strategy - Appendix A - Copy.pdf
For Cabinet - EQIA Statement - Green Skills Strategy - June Cabinet - Copy.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date10 Jun 2026
Effective from19 May 2026
Subject to call-inYes