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RESOLVED: that
Cabinet:
a)   
Approved the recommended energy procurement risk
management strategy. Agreed that a procurement process should be
commenced.
b)   
Delegated the responsibility for the procurement of
new energy contracts and delegated the responsibility for the award
of contract to the Executive Director of Place in conjunction with
the Portfolio holder for Assets.
 
REASONS RESOLVED:
·        
To accord with the Council’s procurement
requirements.
·        
The option proposed aligns most closely with
Council’s 2030 Net Zero target. 
The recommended course of action is the most
cost-effective.
 
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS:
For the contract period from
October 2024, LASER will be offering a menu of options for their
clients. These comprise procurement baskets, contract periods and
service delivery options and are described within the body of the
report.