Purpose

To set out the strategic direction for the purchasing of the Council’s Gas and Electricity contracts.

Decision

(a)  That the signing of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Customer Access Agreement to enable the Council’s access to the CCS Energy Frameworks, the current version being Energy Framework 2 (RM6251) be approved.

(b)  That the direct award of a contract under CCS Framework RM6251 to EDF Energy Limited for the supply of electricity, covering the period 1 April 2026 to 20 March 2027 be approved.

(c)  That the direct award of a contract under CCS Framework RM6251 to TotalEnergies Gas & Power Limited for the supply of gas, covering the period 1 April 2026 to 20 March 2027 be approved.

(d)  Approved the delegation of authority to the Executive Director of Regeneration, Housing and Environment in consultation with the lead member for Assets, Finance and Transformation and S151 Officer to sign any future direct awards under future CCS Frameworks for electricity and gas supply contracts beyond 20 March 2027.