To consider a report of the Executive Member for Housing and Regeneration.

1.  That the content of the report be noted.

2. That the proposal be approved to enter into a new contract with Corona Energy Limited for the supply of Gas for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023 using the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) framework.

3. That the proposal be approved to enter into a new contract with Wave Water Business (National) Limited for the supply of Water as proposed in the report.

4. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place, in consultation with the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy, to agree the final terms and conditions of the contracts with Corona Energy Limited and Wave Business (National) Limited.

The Executive Member for Housing and Regeneration submitted a report which sought approval to enter into new contracts for the supply of gas and water following a procurement exercise undertaken by Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) for both gas and water supplies for all of the Council’s operational estate including Trafford schools and leisure facilities. In response to a question from a member, the nature of the proposed pricing structure of the gas contract was clarified.

            RESOLVED -

(1)       That the content of the report be noted.

(2)       That the proposal be approved to enter into a new contract with Corona Energy Limited for the supply of Gas for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023 using the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) framework.

(3)       That the proposal be approved to enter into a new contract with Wave Water Business (National) Limited for the supply of Water as proposed in the report.

(4)       That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place, in consultation with the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy, to agree the final terms and conditions of the contracts with Corona Energy Limited and Wave Business (National) Limited.