Purpose

To consider the commissioning strategy for a new contract for Integrated Sexual Health Services in Camden, Islington and Haringey (Camden are lead commissioner).

Decision

RESOLVED –

THAT, having considered the results of the consultation set out in Appendix A of the report, and having had due regard to the obligations set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010:-

(i)            The strategy for the provision of Integrated Health Services across the participating authorities from North Central London by way of a new contract with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for a for a period of three years from 1st July 2025 (with two extensions of one-year each) for the sum of £9,505,178 per annum (£47,525,890 in aggregate including extensions), of which Camden’s investment is £2,148,300 and £10,741,500 respectively, be agreed;

(ii)           The new contract be made via Direct Award (Process C) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 which came into force on 1st January 2024; and

(iii)          Authority be delegated to the Executive Director Adults and Health to request the sealing of the contract.