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Background:

This report sought permission to commence two separate procurements. The first was for a single provider to deliver an integrated sexual health service in Medway, which included Genito-Urinary Medicine and Contraceptive and Sexual Health Services. The second procurement was for a contractor to carry out the refurbishment works on the premises identified as a centre in Chatham.

It was noted that the objectives of the service would be to support delivery against the three main sexual health Public Health Outcome Framework measures, which related to under 18 conceptions; Chlamydia diagnoses (15 – 24 year olds) and people presenting with HIV at a late stage of infection. It would also support the delivery of a more aware and responsible community; evidence based, patient centred, outcome focussed provision; and a healthier community.

The report had been approved for submission to Cabinet after review and discussion at the Public Health Directorate Management Team Meeting on 2 October 2014 and the Procurement Board on 8 October 2014.

A Diversity Impact Assessment had been undertaken on the proposals, which was annexed to the report. This assessed the impact of this service.

An exempt appendix contained key financial analysis information.

Reasons:

The proposed procurement will provide the opportunity to deliver improved sexual health services, as detailed in section 4.1 of the report, whilst performing against Council strategic objectives including local and national public health obligations.