Issue - decisions

The Board agreed:

(i)  That the Council extend the contract for the provision of the Integrated Sexual Health Service (ISHS) currently provided by Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) for a period of 1 year from 1 October 2017 until 30 September 2018;

(ii)  That the Council proceed with the procurement of a new three-borough ISHS commencing 1 October 2018 for a period of 5years initially with the option to extend for a further 3-year period on an annual basis in accordance with the Council’s Contract Rules; and

(iii)  That delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Director for Service Development and Integration, in consultation with the Director of Public Health, Cabinet Member for Social Care & Health Integration, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Law and Governance, to award a 5-year contract to the successful bidder for the provision of an Integrated Sexual Health Service from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2023 with the option to extend for a further 3-year period on an annual basis.