This report is seeking approval for the re-commissioning of an integrated sexual health

service for adults and young people resident within the county of Herefordshire. The report

sets out the key information relating to the current service provision and the ambitions for the

recommissioned service to commence on 1 April 2024. Recommendation(s)

That;

a) Cabinet member agrees to continue to commission an integrated sexual health service for Herefordshire for a 5 plus 2 year term through a formal procurement

process with an indicative budget not exceeding £7,829,500 (7 years);

b) Subject to the completion of a competitive tendering process, authority to award a contract for an integrated sexual health service for a 5 plus 2 year term and all operational decisions is delegated to the Director of Public Health/Director Community Wellbeing.

1. Do nothing and allow the contract to expire at the end of the contract period of 31

March 2024. This option is not recommended due to the detrimental impact this

would have on managing population health protection and the wider impact on primary

and secondary care providers.

2. Extend the current contract with the existing provider. This is not recommended, as

the current contract is reaching its contractual end date of 31 March 2024 following a 5 year term. The local authority has a legal responsibility under the procurement

regulations for the public procurement of services.