Gateway 3 - Variation Decision - Extension of London e-service for online sexual health testing and contraception

August 28, 2026 Strategic Director of Resources (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Strategic Director of Resources approved an extension of the pan-London sexual health e-service for up to 12 months from 15 August 2026 to 14 August 2027, with an estimated spend of up to £1.5 million. This extension includes continued expenditure of £22,006 for administration and management costs.

The Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Equalities & Democracy approved the award of £14,500 of grant funding from the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy allocation for the Walworth Christmas Lights project as part of the Thriving High Streets Round 3. This decision was made on 30/07/2026.

The Strategic Director of Resources approved the award of the Rouel Road Playground and Landscape Improvement Works contract to Blakedown Landscapes SE Limited for £653,229.00 for a total period of 41 months, commencing on 12 October 2026. This contract includes five months of works and a 36-month maintenance period.

The Strategic Director of Resources approved the variation of the Garage Minor Works and Maintenance Contract with PRB Estates Ltd. for a period of two years, from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, at an estimated cost of £1.2 million. This brings the total estimated value of the contract to £3.6 million.

Full council record

Purpose

Request to extend Southwark's participation in London e-service for online sexual health testing and contraception

Decision

That;

  1. An extension of the Inter-Authority Agreement (IAA) between the City of London Corporationand SouthwarkCouncil thatenables the councilto continue to access the pan-London sexual health e-service, Sexual Health London (SHL), delivered by Preventx Limited (Preventx), for up to an additional 12 months, be approved.
  2. Southwark Council’s continuedparticipation inan extension of thepan-London sexualhealth e-service, SHL, delivered by Preventx for up to a 12-month period from 15August 2026 to14 August 2027 without anincrease tothe maximum annual budget which is currently £1.5M. The spend is estimated up to £1.5Mas thisis anactivity-based service,so maybe lower, be approved
  3. The continued expenditure on non-activity costs in the pan-London sexual health e-service, SHL, delivered by Preventx for the 12-month period from 15 August2026 to14 August2027, ata costof £22,006.These costsare to cover the City of London’s administration and management of this service, be approved.

Supporting Documents

Report - GW3 Garage minor works and maintenance.pdf
Appendix 2.pdf
Appendix 1 Site plan.pdf
Report Gateway 2 Rouel Road Playground and Landscape Improvement Works.pdf
General Exception Notice.pdf
Appendix 2 Proposed plan.pdf
Record of Decision.pdf
Report - Thriving High Streets Fund approval of grants.pdf
Appendix 1.pdf
Record of Decision.pdf
Report Gateway 3 Variation Decision - Extension of London e-service for online sexual health test.pdf
Appendix One - Summary of the last financial years activity data for Southwark 1 Apr 2025 to 31 Ma.pdf
Report - The Castle Centre TMO.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date28 Aug 2026
Effective from9 Sep 2026
Lead officerHakeem Osinaike
Subject to call-inYes