Purpose

a.    
To commission a Universal 0-19 Healthy Child Programme including
Health Visiting and School Nursing that follows national
commissioning guidance, has a focus on improving outcomes and
reducing inequalities and allows flexibility to adapt to local
needs by working in place-based integrated teams with other Local
Authority (Education, Social Care and Community), Public Health and
NHS services.

b. For Peterborough City Council to enter into a
Section 75 Partnering Agreement with Cambridgeshire Community
Services for delivery of this service starting on 1st April 2025
for a duration of 2 years with the option to extend for 2+2 years
(Total 6 years).

c. To agree the annual budget of £4,092,144.00 p.a.

d. To delegate authority to the Director of Public Health to
exercise the option to extend the Section 75 Partnering Agreement
after each 2-year period.

Decision

The Cabinet resolved unanimously to:
 

1.   
Commission a Universal 0-19
Healthy Child Programme including Health Visiting and
School Nursing that follows national commissioning guidance, has a
focus on improving outcomes and reducing inequalities and allows
flexibility to adapt to local needs by working in place-based
integrated teams with other Local Authority (Education, Social Care
and Community), Public Health and NHS services.??? 
 

2.   
Peterborough City Council to
enter into a Section 75 Partnering Agreement with
Cambridgeshire Community Services for delivery of this service
starting on 1st April 2025 for a duration of 2 years
with the option to extend for 2+2 years (Total 6
years).?
 

3.   
Agree the annual budget
of £4,092,144.00 p.a. ? 
 

4.   
Delegate authority to the
Director of Public Health to exercise the option to extend the
Section 75 Partnering Agreement after each 2-year
period.?Additionally, grant the discretion to the Director
of Public Health to
amend the extension period into shorter durations based on service
requirements. 
 
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