Purpose

Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) Services are open
access, available to any individual present in the local
area.  Pan London arrangements and partnering agreements are
in place to support this arrangement.  The existing Inner
North West London GUM contract, which is led by the Council, is due
to end in March 2025.

Decision

Summary of
Decision
 
The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care,
Public Health and Voluntary Sector has approved:
 
-         
The procurement strategy set out in the report for placing a
contract for the provision of GUM Sexual Health Services by using a
compliant procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime
Direct Award Process C which allows award of contract to an
incumbent provider. 
-         
That the procurement is progressed on a collaborative basis with
Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham Councils,
with Westminster City Council leading the process.  
-         
The delegation to to the Bi-borough Executive Director of Adult
Social Care and Health, of the decision to award the contract on
conclusion of the checks and processes required by the Provider
Selection Regime legislation. 
-         
A variation to the current Westminster contract for GUM services to
allow an extension to be put in place for two months plus a further
two months if required, in order to complete the Provider Selection
Regime requirements. 
 
Reasons for
Decision
 
The Cabinet Member has approved the
recommendations to enable the Council to meet its obligation, to
ensure the provision of GUM services for all persons present in the
area, whether they are residents or not. It will also only be made
once the Council and its partners are satisfied that the PSR Regime
key criteria are met by ChelWest, which will demonstrate that they
are capable of delivering the Council’s requirements. The
likely outcome of this decision will ensure continuity of service
to patients and residents, without disruption.