Purpose

To consider approving the extension of the
Integrated Contraception and Sexual Health contract for an initial
two years of the four years provided for in the current
contract.

Content

1.         That the
current integrated contraception and sexual health services,
provided by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, be extended for a further two
years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, in line with the contract
terms.

2.         That
authority be delegated to the Director of Public Health (in
consultation with the Cabinet member for Adult Services, Health and
Communities) to finalise the
arrangements for extending the current integrated contraception and
sexual health service contract to 31 March 2027, in line with
Bedford Borough Council’s procurement procedures, with a
contract value of £2,304,981. This excludes the additional AfC payment for 2024/25 and future years which will
be paid from top up government funding and passed onto the
provider.