Decision details

To seek approval to commence re-procurement of the Bristol Public Health Nursing Service and the Young People’s Specialist Substance Misuse Treatment Service.

That the Committee for Public Health and Communities RESOLVED (unanimously):

1.      To approve the commencement of a re-procurement process for the Bristol Public Health Nursing Service and Young People’s Specialist Substance Misuse Treatment Service.

2.      To delegate authority to the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Public Health and Communities Committee Chair, to take all steps required to procure and award contracts for the services, in line with the Council’s Procurement Rules (which could include NHS Provider Selection Regime Regulations) and within the maximum budget available (the exact amount will be confirmed but will be in the region of £11 million).

3.      To authorise the Director of Public Health to accept and allocate any additional external funding that supports these services in accordance with the Council’s Procurement Rules and any national regulations or funding restrictions.

4.      To note the indicative timescales for the re-procurement process, including consultation and engagement with key stakeholders, including Committee members.