Decision details
Alere/ Abbott contract extension for point of care testing consumables
Decision Maker: Director of Economy
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
A deed of variation to extend a contract
period with an existing provider Alere/ Abbott whereby funds have
been transferred 2015. No additional financial investment is
required. This is for the delivery of point of care testing (POCT)
consumables required to support NHS Health Checks delivered through
GP practices and pharmacies. The contract value for the entire
duration has not increased and therefore meets requirements of the
Council Procurement rules set out within17.1(b).
Decision:
RESOLVED - That:the contract will be extended
with the existing provider Alere/ Abbott to provide point of care
testing consumables to GP’s and Pharmacies for the delivery
of NHS Health Check programme.
Reasons for the decision:
Option 1: To extend the contract with Alere/
Abbott to provide point of care testing consumables to GP’s
and Pharmacies for the. delivery of NHS Health Check
programme
Option 2: To stop providing the GP’s and Pharmacies with
point of care testing consumables and risk performance of the NHS
Health Checks programme.
Alternative options considered:
Option 2: To stop providing the GP’s and
Pharmacies with point of care testing consumables and risk
performance of the NHS Health Checks programme.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Extension of a contract - no consultation
required
Contact: Anna Tebay, Public Health Specialist Email: anna.tebay@oldham.gov.uk Email: anna.tebay@oldham.gov.uk.
Publication date: 11/02/2019
Date of decision: 08/02/2019
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