Decision details

To direct award a contract to APSE Synergy Limited

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Decision Maker: Director of Construction, Property and Assets - Richard King

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To direct award a contract, of the value £10,600, to APSE Synergy Limited, for the purpose of delivering a decarbonisation feasibility study for the Leisure Centre.

Reasons for the decision:

UKSPF spend needs to be allocated and delivered within the 2025/26 financial year therefore due to the urgent timeframe, the decision has been made to direct award. APSE is the Association for Public Service Excellence which places them in an experienced position working with local authorities on a tight deadline.

Alternative options considered:

APSE energy has previously delivered a high-quality decarbonisation report for the Council, and therefore this was the first and only option considered.

Finance Comments: none

Declarations: none

Other reasons / organisations consulted

This decision was made in consultation with procurement.

Contact: Maizy McCann, Climate Emergency Officer Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 19/02/2026

Date of decision: 17/02/2026