Decision Maker: Co-operative Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
To seek Cabinet approval to undertake a procurement exercise for sexual health services.
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The Executive Director, People Services and the Director of Public Health submitted a joint report seeking Cabinet approval and authorisation to undertake a procurement exercise for Sexual Health Services for Sheffield. |
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RESOLVED: That Cabinet:- |
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delegates authority to the Director of Finance and Commercial Services, in consultation with the Director of Public Health and the Executive Director of People Services, to procure the provision for Sexual Health Services, including undertaking market testing and determining the final procurement strategy; |
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delegates authority to the Director of Public Health and the Executive Director of People Services, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Commercial Services, to award the contracts for Sexual Health Services, in line with the report; and |
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delegates authority to the Director of Finance and Commercial Services, in consultation with the Director of Legal and Governance, to take all necessary steps to negotiate and enter into the contracts which will commence on 1st April 2019, in line with the report. |
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12.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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A procurement exercise is recommended to facilitate the level of change and transformation required to secure the intended service model. This option provides an opportunity to design services based on need which are shaped by what matters most to people when using sexual health services. Intended outcomes include:
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Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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Option to remain with current service model
This option would not ensure value for money nor bring about the level and pace of change required, Undertaking a procurement exercise for sexual health services is considered to be the fairest and most transparent option for SCC to achieve the intended service model at this stage given the extent of re-design and reshaping of existing services. |
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12.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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Cllr Olivia Blake – Non-Executive Director of the Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust |
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Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Jayne Ludlam, Executive Director, People Services and Greg Fell, Director of Public Health |
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Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Children, Young People and Family Support |
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Report author: Amy Buddery
Publication date: 24/07/2018
Date of decision: 18/07/2018
Decided at meeting: 18/07/2018 - Co-operative Executive
Effective from: 31/07/2018
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