Purpose

Authority to Participate in Collaborative
Procurement in respect of a new London Sexual Health and
Contraception E-service.

Content

Cabinet RESOLVED:
 
(1)      
To approve the Council’s participation in a
collaborative procurement with the other 30 London boroughs for a
contract for the provision of the London Sexual Health and
Contraceptive E-Service.
 
(2)      
To approve an exemption from the usual tendering
requirements of Contract Standing Orders 84(a) to agree that the
City of London Corporation act as the lead authority in the
collaborative procurement detailed in (1) above for the reasons
detailed in paragraph 3 of the report and accordingly that its
Standing Orders and Financial Regulations be used for the
collaborative procurement.
 
(3)      
To delegate authority to the Director of Public Health, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public
Health and Leisure,to agree the award of a new contract with the
successful bidder for a period of 5 years (with an option to extend
for a further 4 years)
 
(4)      
To delegate authority to the Director of Public Health in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public
Health and Leisure, to agree for the Council to enter into the
Inter-Authority agreement (IAA), and any other necessary legal
agreement/s, with the City of London Corporation, to enable the
provision of services to Brent Council following completion of the
procurement process.
 
Eligible for call-in: Yes
 
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on
Monday 14 April 25