Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 21, 2025

Purpose: To consider approving the extension of the Integrated Contraception and Sexual Health contract for an initial two years of the four years provided for in the current contract.

Content: 1.         That the current integrated contraception and sexual health services, provided by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, be extended for a further two years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, in line with the contract terms. 2.         That authority be delegated to the Director of Public Health (in consultation with the Cabinet member for Adult Services, Health and Communities) to finalise the arrangements for extending the current integrated contraception and sexual health service contract to 31 March 2027, in line with Bedford Borough Council’s procurement procedures, with a contract value of £2,304,981. This excludes the additional AfC payment for 2024/25 and future years which will be paid from top up government funding and passed onto the provider.