Decision details

1.

Title of Item/Report

Sexual Health Service Procurement Update

2.

Record of the Decision

Consideration was given to a report that provided an update on the procurement of a Tees Sexual Health Service (SHS).

Public Health had tendered, evaluated and awarded a contract for Sexual Health Services, securing a local provider group to deliver an improved service that will improve health outcomes.

There was a statutory duty for Local Authorities, NHS England (NHSE) and Integrated Care Board (ICB) to commission or provide sexual and reproductive health services, which were commissioned collaboratively across Teesside.

The procurement, led and implemented by SBC on behalf of the Collaborative, ran to agreed time and cost parameters with contract mobilisation commencing in 2025 and a service start date of 1/08/25. The Contract had been awarded to North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust as the lead member of a newly formed consortium, Tees Alliance Partnership, comprising the Tees Hospital Trust group and North and South Tees GP Federations (Hartlepool & Stockton Health and ELM Alliance Limited).

The model aimed to enable more locally focused and community-based provision, balanced with efficiency of scale across Tees where appropriate. The providers operated as an existing integral part to the local health system. The Lead Cabinet Member had been briefed throughout the process.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

3.

Reasons for the Decision

Report for noting only.

4.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

None

5.

Declared (Cabinet Member) Conflicts of Interest

None

6.

Details of any Dispensations

None

7.

Date and Time by which Call In must be executed

N/A