Decision details

Proposed decision: To award the contracts for the delivery of community sexual health services outlined below to the winning bidders of the competitive tendering exercise.

The successful providers will be contracted to operate an integrated service model for sexual health services across the county.  This service includes:

1.    Genito-urinary Medicine Service (GUM) with Contraception and Sexual Health Services (CASH)

2.    Young People’s Sexual Health Services

The new service model will offer increased access and availability of the full range of sexual health services. The service will be delivered from locations in each district and will have extended outreach activity in areas of greatest need.

Financial Implications: Up to £17m over initial 2 year contract period.

Legal Implications: The contracts will be awarded following a competitive tendering process conducted in line with relevant procurement regulations.

Equality Implications: None.

As Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, I agree for Kent County Council to enter into a contract with the organisations, as named in the accompanying exempt report, to deliver Community Sexual Health Services for the administrative area of Kent County Council.