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Authority to Award Energy Contracts

Meeting: 09/02/2016 - Cabinet (Item 82)

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Report of the Head of Finance

Presented by the Corporate Portfolio Holder

Minutes:

The Corporate Portfolio Holder presented the report to Members. He advised Members that the current supplier had given notice and that delegation of authority was sought for a new contract to be agreed.

 

It was moved by Councillor N J Rushton, seconded by Councillor R Blunt and

 

RESOLVED THAT:

 

Authority to award the contract for the provision of gas for the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2019 be delegated to the Head of Finance in consultation with the Corporate Portfolio Holder.

 

Reason for decision: The level of expenditure on this contract exceeds the authority threshold in the Scheme of Delegation and to ensure the continuity of provision of energy to the Authority.