(i) Following an evaluation process undertaken in accordance with the contract procedure rules (CPR), Cabinet are recommended to endorse the evaluation outcome and to approve the award of the contract to the winning bidder identified in appendix 1 for a period of 5 years from the contract start date (planned 9th March 2018) subject to continued satisfactory performance and meeting the council’s contractual requirements.
(ii) To delegate authority to the Associate Director Capital Assets, to approve decisions relating to the development, operation and financing of the Energy Supply Service from contract signing onwards.
(iii) To delegate authority to the Associate Director Capital Assets, to develop and secure contracts with committed local authorities and social landlords to enable regional endorsement and partnership working with the Energy Supply Service.
(iv) To delegate responsibility to the Associate Director Capital Assets following consultation with the Energy Supply Service Project Management Board and the Tariff Setting Board to manage the requirements of the contract and to agree the setting of tariffs, rebates and marketing resources for the Energy Supply Service.