Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 7, 2025

Purpose: To consider approving the re-procurement and award of the NHS Health Check GP delivery contract to all GP practices across Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Milton Keynes City Council, for a period of five years.

Content: 1.         That the Council use the NHS Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award B to procure the services of all GP practices to deliver NHS Health Checks, in line with national guidance on behalf of Milton Keynes, Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils. 2.         That the award of contracts to all GP Practices for the delivery of the NHS Health Check programme, on behalf of all three Local Authorities, for a five-year period, commencing on 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030, be approved.   3.         That authority be delegated to the Director of Public Health (in consultation with the Cabinet member for Adult Services, Health and Communities) to award each contract.  The total financial envelope to be delegated is £478,562per annum.