Approved authority to proceed with a competitive procurement process, as outlined in this report and in line with Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) 3.1.7, to procure a suitable provider/consortium to deliver a new sexual health service, for a period of 5 years and 9 months commencing 1st July 2024 (with an option to extend for a period of up to 48 months in any combination, which if utilised would be subject to a separate decision at the appropriate time) with a budget of up to a maximum of £6,858,962 per annum (£67,374,880 for the full contract period including extensions and non-recurring mobilisation budget).
Noted that a report will be submitted for approval at the end of the procurement process to approve the contract award, which will be a direct consequence of this key decision and will therefore be a significant operational decision at most, which will not be subject to call in.