Decision details

The purpose of this report is to seek an exemption from the contract procedure rules as stated in 21.3 (j) of the rules:
Where an extension for a particular period can be justified, for example where a Service review includes the intention to co-terminate relevant Contracts within a reasonable period.
This will ensure continued provision of free Emergency Hormonal Contraception from Oldham community pharmacies signed up to deliver the scheme for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 and will align future commissioning activity with the tendering exercise for the Integrated Sexual Health Service which is due to go out to tender during financial year 2021/22 with a contract start date of 1 April 2022.

RESOLVED - That: Approved an exemption under clause 21.3 (j) of the contract procedure rule document and extend the current contract for 1 year to co-terminate at the same time as the Integrated Sexual Health Services contract

Option A: At contract completion on 31 March 2021, Oldham cease to commission Emergency Hormonal Contraception provision via community pharmacy.
Option B: Approve an exemption under clause 21.3 (j) of the contract procedure rule document and extend the current contract for 1 year to co-terminate at the same time as the Integrated Sexual Health Services contract

Option A: At contract completion on 31 March 2021, Oldham cease to commission Emergency Hormonal Contraception provision via community pharmacy.

Consultation has been undertaken with the Director of Public Health and Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care. Further consultation activity will be undertaken with community pharmacies via the GM LPC.