Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve proposals for the procurement of a new, maximum five year contract for the delivery of the 0-19 Integrated Healthy Child Programme, which will include Health Visiting, School Nursing and the National Child Weight Measurement Programme.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree that the Council proceeds with the procurement of a contract for the provision of a 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (Health Visiting, School Nursing and National Child Weight Measurement Programme) in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director for Children and Adults, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health Integration, the Strategic Director, Resources and the Head of Legal, to conduct the procurement and award and enter into the contract and all other necessary or ancillary agreements, including periods of extension, to fully implement and effect the proposals.