Decision details

To seek approval of the proposed procurement approach in relation to primary care sexual health services to general practices and community pharmacies contracts.

That Cabinet:

1.      Approved the proposed approach to make a direct award of contracts for Bristol’s primary care sexual health services to general practices and community pharmacies that can fulfil the requirements of the service specification from 1st April 2025.

2.      Authorised the Executive Director for Adults and Communities and the Director of Communities and Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Public Health and Communities to take all steps required to directly award the contracts (including any over the key decision threshold) for primary care sexual health services to general practices and community pharmacies for 3 years plus 2 + 2 subject to a maximum budget envelope (as outlined in Appendix I) and availability of sufficient, designated funding within the Public Health Grant.

3.      Authorised the Executive Director for Adults and Communities and the Director of Communities and Public Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Public Health and Communities to invoke any subsequent extensions/variations specifically defined in the contracts awarded.