Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   (1)  That the commencement of a competitive tender process in accordance with procurement rules, to enable a new contract to be in place by 1st August 2026, be approved.     (2)  That the Director of Public Health be granted delegated authority, in consultation with the Executive Member for Housing and Public Health, to award the final contract (in line with the budget and strategy outlined in the report) on completion of the procurement process and the terms of the contract agreed.   (3)  That the acceptance of anticipated additional funding for this project from Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) be approved and that the Director of Public Health be granted delegated authority to enter into a Section 256 Agreement between the Council and the ICB (subject to the terms of the S256 agreement being reviewed and approved by officers of the Council’s legal team).