Issue details

When Public Health transferred to the Council, the existing PCT contracts held with the third sector, GPs and pharmacies were reviewed and new 3 year contracts were awarded, which are due to expire on 31^st March 2017.  Since the transfer, Public Health has been undertaking a structured approach to re-commissioning public health services to ensure a high quality and value for money solutions are achieved.

This decision is seeking approval to award new contracts to some existing third sector, pharmacy and GP providers from 1^st April 2017 to maintain service continuity and to provide additional time for Public Health to participate in their strategic reviews.  The contracts with the third sector organisations deliver a range of services including women’s, street workers, travellers and for public mental health.  The GP and pharmacy contracts provide locally enhanced services (LESs) to directly support people with their substance misuse and sexual health.