Decision details

Infection Prevention and Control Service Commission

Decision Maker: Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report seeks agreement from the Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee to progress Public Health’s proposed commissioning intentions for Community Infection Prevention and Control Services.

Decision:

Resolved – That

 

1)  the Director of Public Health be authorised to re-commission the Wirral Community Infection Prevention and Control Service totalling up to £2,450,000 (£350,000 per annum) for an initial five-year contract (1 April 2022 – 31 March 2027) with the option of two one-year extensions.

2)  delegated authority be given to the Director of Public Health to award the tender to the successful bidder following the tender process.

Reasons for the decision:

To allow Public Health to implement the commissioning intentions for Community Infection Prevention and Control Services as outlined in this report.

Alternative options considered:

It is necessary to recommission the service highlighted in order to comply with Public Contract Regulations and Wirral Council Contract Procedure rules. Other options related to contract length and contract value were considered. With the proposals being put forward being agreed as the best option.

Report author: Elspeth Anwar

Publication date: 09/06/2021

Date of decision: 07/06/2021

Decided at meeting: 07/06/2021 - Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee

Effective from: 15/06/2021

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