Issue - meetings

This report provides details on the London Sexual Health Commissioning Collaborative Programme (LSHP) and seeks approval to the procurement of a new London Sexual Health and Contraception E-Service through the Programme.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)       To approve the Council’s participation in a collaborative procurement with the other 30 London boroughs for a contract for the provision of the London Sexual Health and Contraceptive E-Service.

(2)       To approve an exemption from the usual tendering requirements of Contract Standing Orders 84(a) to agree that the City of London Corporation act as the lead authority in the collaborative procurement detailed in (1) above for the reasons detailed in paragraph 3 of the report and accordingly that its Standing Orders and Financial Regulations be used for the collaborative procurement.

(3)       To delegate authority to the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure,to agree the award of a new contract with the successful bidder for a period of 5 years (with an option to extend for a further 4 years)

(4)       To delegate authority to the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Leisure, to agree for the Council to enter into the Inter-Authority agreement (IAA), and any other necessary legal agreement/s, with the City of London Corporation, to enable the provision of services to Brent Council following completion of the procurement process.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 14 April 25