Decision - Street Lighting Energy Contract
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Street Lighting Energy Contract
Decision Maker: Environment Cabinet Member Meeting
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To seek approval to continue with joint East
Sussex contract for supply of energy following investigation of
best value for money.
Decision:
(1) That the Cabinet Member authorises the Head of City Infrastructure to continue with the current joint arrangement with East Sussex County Council to utilise the Buying Solutions framework agreement for the city’s street lighting energy procurement.
(2) That the Cabinet Member notes that the current arrangement provides a cost effective and flexible solution; demonstrates our commitment to strategic partnership working and offers the opportunity of regular review and to improve our contract options in respect of energy procurement.
Reasons for the decision:
The council has a duty to maintain the public lighting to a safe standard. Energy supply is an essential element of this duty.
Alternative options considered:
At this time it is considered that continuing with the joint framework agreement is the most advantageous financial solution.
Report author: Gill Packham
Publication date: 10/03/2011
Date of decision: 10/03/2011
Decided at meeting: 10/03/2011 - Environment Cabinet Member Meeting
Effective from: 18/03/2011
Accompanying Documents:
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