Decision

The Executive has decided to procure the Council's electricity and gas supplies via a call-off from the LASER Energy Framework.

Analysis

outcome: The Executive approved the procurement of electricity and gas supplies via a call-off from the LASER Energy Framework, awarding a one-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.

summary: The decision at stake is the procurement of the Council's electricity and gas supplies via a call-off from the LASER Energy Framework.

topline: The Executive has decided to procure the Council's electricity and gas supplies via a call-off from the LASER Energy Framework.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it aligns with the Council's Climate Emergency Action Plan and is deemed the most advantageous option in terms of value for money and risk management.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "LASER Energy Framework", "Deputy Chief Executive", "Executive Member for Finance"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://wokingham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1623

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report seeks approval to continue procuring the Council’s electricity and gas supplies via a call-off from the LASER Energy Framework.

Content: This report seeks approval to continue procuring the Council’s electricity and gas supplies via a call-off from the LASER Energy Framework. RESOLVED that the Executive: • Approvead the procurement of electricity and gas supplies via a call-off from the LASER Energy Framework; • Approved the award of a one-year contract commencing April 2027, with the option to extend for a further one year; • Delegated authority to the Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer), in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance, to finalise and award the contract; • Noted that this approach represents the most advantageous option in terms of value for money, risk management, and alignment with the Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan.

Date of Decision: July 30, 2026