Members will be asked to approve the extension
· A 6 month contract extension requested to allow the review to be completed and any identified procurement activity
· The cost of a six month extension would be £258,041
· Currently the service is delivered by Liverpool Community Health
· The current agreement expires on the 31 March 2014
· It is subject to review outcomes and recommendations
· It delivers
o smoking cessation clinics
o smoking cessation champions
o support for the pharmacy Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Level 2 Smoking cessation offer
· Currently the service holds the Patient Group Directives (PGD) and the training for the PGD for CHAMPIX which is part of the pharmacy smoking cessation offer
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2013
Financial: Yes;
Community Impact: Yes;
Decision due: 5 Dec 2013 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Older People and Health
Lead director: Director of Public Health
Department: Adult Social Care
Contact: Dr. Janet Atherton, Director of Public Health Email: janet.atherton@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 4866.
Consultation process
The Consultation Plans have been agreed by the Consultation and Engagement Panel and include a range of consultation methods. The Council’s Procurement processes will be followed in procuring the services
Consultees
Reviews are currently being undertaken and will include a wide variety of stakeholders. In particular, the following have or will be consulted: Head of Corporate Legal Services; Head of Corporate Finance and ICT
Exempt Report?: No