URL: https://westsussex.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2076

Decision Maker: Director of Public Health (Alison Challenger)

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Local Authorities are mandated to provide comprehensive sexual health services for the population, these include; ·       a full range of contraceptive services and advice on preventing pregnancy ·       sexually transmitted infections testing and treatment, including the provision of Chlamydia testing services for young people under the age of 25 years ·       sexual health aspects of psychosexual counselling ·       outreach, HIV prevention and sexual health promotion ·       provision of services in schools and colleges   The current contract expires on 31st January 25.    The Director of Public Health will be asked to approve a contract using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) which came into force on 1 January 2024, as part of regulations made under the Health and Care Act 2022. It is a set of rules for procuring all healthcare services in England by relevant authorities and is intended to increase flexibility and collaboration in commissioning decisions.

Content: Local Authorities are mandated to provide comprehensive sexual health services for the population, these include; ·       a full range of contraceptive services and advice on preventing pregnancy ·       sexually transmitted infections testing and treatment, including the provision of Chlamydia testing services for young people under the age of 25 years ·       sexual health aspects of psychosexual counselling ·       outreach, HIV prevention and sexual health promotion ·       provision of services in schools and colleges   The current contract expires on 31st January 25.    The Director of Public Health will be asked to approve a contract using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) which came into force on 1 January 2024, as part of regulations made under the Health and Care Act 2022. It is a set of rules for procuring all healthcare services in England by relevant authorities and is intended to increase flexibility and collaboration in commissioning decisions. The Director of Public Health has approved the award of contract to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust to commence on 1 February 2025 for a period of 18 months. The total estimated value of the Contract to the Council over the whole of the 18-month period is £6.57m.   None.

Date of Decision: January 16, 2025