Purpose

To consider and approve the continued use the
Laser Energy Buying Service framework contracts to utilities and
associated metering supplies from the 1 October 2024 for a period
of four years. This will include appropriate consultation as
needed.

Content

1.         That
Milton Keynes City Council continues to use the LASER Energy Buying
Service framework contracts to procure gas (reference Y22008),
electricity and associated metering supplies (reference Y22009)
from
1 October 2024 for a period of four years.

2.         That
authority be delegated to the Director of Environment and Property,
in consultation with the Director of Finance and Resources and
the Cabinet
member for Resources, to make the final arrangements for
the supply from the LASER Framework, including:

(a)        the scope of
delivery over the term of the framework agreement; and

(b)       consultation or
other appropriate arrangements (as required) with tenants and
leaseholders of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), schools and
other current users of the existing contract.  

3.         That
appropriate consultation be undertaken, and that authority be
delegated to the Director of Environment and Property, in
consultation with the Director of Law and Governance, to confirm
the most optimal route for both HRA tenants and
leaseholders.