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Decision to award contract for sexual and reproduction health clinical services to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW).

Decision Maker: Executive Director: Adult & Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The decision is required as delegated authority for the sexual and reproductive health clinical service procurement exercise was granted in May 2022 under the cabinet system. Bristol City Council now has a committee system and the decision to award the contract to UHBW sits with the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Executive Director of Adults and Communities and the Section 151 Officer.

Decision:

The decision taken is to award a contract of 7 years’ duration, with the option to extend for a further 3 years, to UHBW for the provision of sexual and reproductive health clinical services in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Alternative options considered:

The Most Suitable Provider process was undertaken in line with the Provider Selection Regime. This was the preferred procurement routing following a failed competitive tender process under the Public Contracts Regulations.

Publication date: 24/01/2025

Date of decision: 13/12/2024