URL: https://democracy.lbhf.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4981

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report seeks approval for to take part in the procurement of clinic-based genito-urinary medicine (GUM) and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and e-services being procured by the City of London, as part of Hammersmith & Fulham Council's ongoing participation in the pan London sexual health programme. These services are mandated functions under the Health and Social Care Act (2012), which requires each local authority to provide, or secure the provision of, open access sexual health services in its area including: access to all types of contraception, preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs); through treating and testing of STIs.

Content: This report seeks approval for to take part in the procurement of clinic-based genito-urinary medicine (GUM) and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and e-services being procured by the City of London, as part of Hammersmith & Fulham Council's ongoing participation in the pan London sexual health programme. These services are mandated functions under the Health and Social Care Act (2012), which requires each local authority to provide, or secure the provision of, open access sexual health services in its area including: access to all types of contraception, preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs); through treating and testing of STIs. That Cabinet: 1.    Notes that Appendix 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this report are not for publication on the basis that they contain information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended). 2.    Approves a procurement strategy for the provision of genitourinary medicine (GUM) sexual health services using Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime pursuant to The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. 3.    Approves a collaborative approach (in respect of evaluation) to the procurement with Westminster City Council and The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 4.    Delegates to the Executive Director of People the decision to award the contract at the conclusion of the procurement.  

Date of Decision: June 16, 2025