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 Inter-Authority Agreement for the pan-London sexual health e-service, Sexual Health London. This decision allows Southwark Council to continue accessing the service for up to 12 months from 15 August 2026 to 14 August 2027. The approved expenditure includes up to £1.5 million for activity costs and £22,006 for non-activity costs.

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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 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

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date28 Aug 2026
Effective from9 Sep 2026
Lead officerDavid Quirke-Thornton
Subject to call-inYes