Decision details

Further to the report to Cabinet in April 2023, to update Lead Members on the work undertaken to secure continuation of specialist sexual and reproductive health services and seek approval for the process needed to achieve this.

(a)  That a maximum if a two-year contract award from 1 July 2024 to an eligible provider of Specialist Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) service provision as an interim continuation of joint commissioning arrangements across Berkshire East be approved.

(b)  Delegate authority to the Executive Director People - Adults in consultation with the Executive Director of Finance and Commercial and the Lead Member for Social Care and Public Health, to sign all related legal and contractual documentation to enter into the interim contractual arrangement referred to at (a) above.

(c)  Agreed that Slough Borough Council in consultation with Bracknell Forest Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, commence procurement for future sexual and reproductive health services that better meet the future needs of local communities.