To seek Cabinet approval to extend the contract arrangements with North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) for Sexual Health Services for 1 year from 1/4/17 to 31/3/18 and for Children’s Health Services from 1/4/17 to 31/8/17 to allow for re-procurement to complete.

The Leader presented the report on behalf of the Cabinet Member for Education and Health and in doing so, explained that currently both the Sexual Health and Children's Health Services were delivered by the North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) in joint contract with the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

He continued by explaining Members were sought to approve the extension of the existing arrangements for 12 months for the sexual health contract  and five months for the Children’s health services.  Cabinet were notified the interim contracts had been negotiated with NELFT and would result in a saving of £77,000 for the sexual health contract. 

RESOLVED:

Cabinet approve the award of a one (1) year contract to North East London Foundation Trust for the delivery of Integrated Sexual Health Services.

Reason for Decision - as stated in the report

This decision is not subject to call-in (Chapter 4, Part 3, paragraph 10.14 (d)).