To seek approval from Members to procure the provision of an Infection Control Service for Sefton; and for a contract extension of 3 months to allow for the procurement activity to be completed. The contract for the current Infection Control services is due to expire on the 31 March 2014 and it is intended to procure re-specified service. The current provider is Liverpool Community Health Trust. Members will be asked to approve the procurement and the process for procurement, including delegation of the decision to award contracts, following the procurement process, to the Director of Public Health
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 Council’s Procurement processes will be followed in procuring the services
Consultees
Consultation has been undertaken with key stakeholders in developing new service specifications. In particular, the following have or will be consulted: Head of Corporate Legal Service; Head of Corporate Finance & ICT; Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local authorities and other health partners
Exempt Report?: No