Decision details

To seek approval for the commencement of a procurement exercise for NHS Health checks.

Further to Minute No. 19 of the meeting held on 3 July 2015, the Cabinet considered the report on the Interim Head of Health and Wellbeing which provided details of the proposed commissioning arrangements for NHS Health Checks 2016 – 2018 based on a review of the existing local programme, national guidance and the requirements included in the Local Authorities (Public Health Functions and Entry to Premises by Local Healthwatch Representatives) Regulations 2013. The report also set out details of the proposed change of approach for the commissioning and procurement of an integrated 0 – 19 years’ service.

Decision Made: That:

Reasons for Decision:

Cabinet previously agreed to extend the current contract arrangements for this Service in July 2015 and it was agreed that the future commissioning arrangements for the NHS Health Checks programme be subject to a further report to Cabinet to confirm the process, timescale and any other pertinent information. The current contractual arrangements would expire on 31 March 2016.

NHS Health Checks are a national, mandatory service included within the Local Authorities (Public Health Functions and Entry to Premises by Local Healthwatch Representatives) Regulations 2013 and the Health and Social Care Act 2012. NHS Health Checks make an important contribution to improving public health outcomes particularly in relation to cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

This report includes consideration of the following procurement options for consideration and decision:

•           Tender exercise via the Chest.

•           Co-commissioner to CCG Quality Contract.

•           Section 75 Agreement.

•           Re-contract directly with GP’s which requires waiver to Contract Procedure Rules.