Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 4, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Executive:   1.     Agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Public Health to award the contract for the Somerset-Wide Integrated Sexual Health Service to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust through the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C.  The new contract is for the two year period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with the option to extend for a further one year 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2029, a total of three years.   2.     Approved the value of the two-year contract at £4,434,382 (£2,217,191 per annum),extending to £6,651,573 if the third year is granted. This does not include any NHS pay award uplifts, which will be funded dependent on this continuing to be received in the Public Health Grant.   3.     Agreed that Appendix A – PSR Process C Evaluation Report should be treated in confidence on the grounds that is contains exempt information relating to financial or business affairs of the Council and that the public interest in maintaining exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED: As set out in officer report.   REASON FOR DECISION: As set out in officer report.