The current service contract is due to end on the 31 March 2022. A procurement exercise has been completed in accordance with Council Contract Procedure Rules and the successful bidder is the most economically advantageous, is fully compliant and is within allocated budget provision. The new contract will be in in place by the 1

April 2022.

Resolved:- That the contract for the Community Infection Prevention and Control Service be awarded to the highest scoring tenderer (as outlined in the exempt Appendix 1) within the approved budget and in accordance with the most economically advantageous tender criteria on the basis of a five-year contract commencing on 1 April 2022 and running until 31 March 2027 (with the option of two one-year extensions).

The current service contract is due to end on the 31 March 2022.  The current service contract is due to end on the 31 March 2022. A procurement exercise has been completed in accordance with Council Contract Procedure Rules and the successful bidder is the most economically advantageous, is fully compliant and is within allocated budget provision. The new contract will be in in place by the 1 April 2022rement exercise has been completed in accordance with Council Contract Procedure Rules and the successful bidder is the most economically advantageous, is fully compliant and is within allocated budget provision. The new contract will be in in place by the 1 April 2022he The current service contract is due to end on the 31 March 2022. A procurement exercise has been completed in accordance with Council Contract Procedure Rules and the successful bidder is the most economically advantageous, is fully compliant and is within allocated budget provision. The new contract will be in in place by the 1 April 2022current service contract is due to end on the 31 March 2022. A procurement exercise has been completed in accordance with Council Contract Procedure Rules and the successful bidder is the most economically advantageous, is fully compliant and is within allocated budget provision. The new contract will be in in place by the 1 April 2022

It is necessary to recommission the service highlighted in order to comply with Public Contract Regulations and Wirral Council Contract Procedure rules. The COVID-19 pandemic and response has highlighted the vital importance of local Community Infection Prevention and Control Services. Thus, as an essential service, not recommissioning the service was not an option. Other options related to contract length and contract value were considered. With the proposals being put forward being agreed as the best option.