URL: https://democracy.merton.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1767

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Outline of the current ISH service and seeking approval to enter into a procurement along with the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Richmond & Sutton for a new service to commence on 1st October 2026.

Content: RESOLVED:   That Cabinet:   A. Approve Merton Local Authority’s procurement of a new contract for Integrated Sexual Health (ISH) Services for a contract term of 5.5 years with option for a contract extension of up to 5 years. B. Approve Merton’s inclusion in a four-borough collaborative approach to commissioning the Integrated Sexual Health (ISH) Service along with the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Sutton, and Richmond upon Thames, with Wandsworth taking on the lead authority role for the procurement. An inter-authority agreement (IAA) will be drawn up which details the roles and responsibilities of each Local Authority and the partnership approach. C. Approve procurement of the ISH service using the Most Suitable Provider process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations as outlined in option 4 (section 5) with Wandsworth, Richmond & Sutton local authorities. D. Approve the Local Authority’s financial commitment to the Integrated Sexual Health (ISH) Service for Merton residents as detailed in appendix 1 section 1. E. Delegate authority to award the contract and any subsequent contract extensions arising from this procurement exercise to the Executive Director for Adult Social Care, Integrated Care & Public Health, in consultation with the Lead Member for Health & Social Care. The approximate date of the contract award decision is on the Corporate Forward Plan and the call-in period will still be observed.

Date of Decision: September 22, 2025