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Gateway 1 Procurement Commencement - Sexual Health Services Recommissioning
Meeting: 01/10/2024 - Cabinet (Item 12)
12 Gateway 1 Procurement Commencement: Medway Integrated Sexual Health Service 
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Minutes:
Background:
The report sought Cabinet approval to commence the procurement of the Medway Integrated Sexual Health Service Contract.
The procurement exercise would be delivered jointly with NHS England (NHSE), who would commission HIV Treatment services, with Medway Council leading the recommissioning process. Funding for the provision of a specialist sexual health service came from the Public Health Grant given to Local Authorities by Central Government.
The Cabinet noted that the failed tender process in 2023 using a competitive process had demonstrated limited competition and suitable providers in the market who could deliver an integrated sexual health service. Commissioners were satisfied with the current provider’s delivery of the current contract and were confident they would deliver against the new service specification.
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Decision:
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125/2024 |
The Cabinet approved the procurement of the integrated sexual health service (in parallel with National Health Service England (NHSE) for Adult HIV treatment contract) using the Direct Award Process C as the preferred option set out in section 5.3.1. of the report. |
Reasons:
It is a statutory responsibility of Local Authorities by the Public Health Functions and Entry to Premises by Local Healthwatch Representatives) Regulations 2013 to provide sexual health services comprising of both genitourinary medicine, and sexual and reproductive health.
Commissioners are satisfied with the incumbent’s delivery of the current contract and are confident they will deliver against the new service specification.
Direct Award Process C will enable a smooth transition into the new Integrated Sexual Health Service contract to commence 1 April 2025.