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This report seeks approval for participation in a collaborative procurement with two other councils in respect of a new Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) sexual health services contract as an open-access service that addresses rising demand, responding to local and regional sexual health needs.

On the basis of the amendment to the recommendations identified at the meeting, Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)       To note the deletion of recommendation 2.1 within the report.

(2)       To approve the Council’s participation in a collaborative procurement with Ealing and Harrow Council’s.

(3)       On the basis of the legal considerations within the report, to approve an exemption from the usual tendering requirements of Contract Standing Orders 84(a) to enable Ealing Council act as the lead authority in the collaborative procurement detailed in (2) above for the reasons detailed in section 3 of the report and accordingly that the collaborative procurement is undertaken in accordance with its Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.

(4)       To delegate authority to the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health & Leisure, to agree the award of contract on completion of the procurement process for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 4 years to (a total of 9 years) to London North West University Healthcare Trust (LNWHT).

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 24 November 25