Issue details

Approval of Waiver of Contract Standing Orders for Procurement of Public Health Dietician, School Nursing and Community Dental Services in 2014/15 (Now Director decisions)

A number of key Public Health services (public health dietician, school nursing and community dental services) are currently being reviewed with the intention of recommissioning them in a form that better matches local need from the start of 2015/16.  In order to provide continuity of service in the meantime, existing services need to be commissioned for 2014/15 and a waiver of contract standing orders is requested.

 

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Abandoned

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/03/2014

Decision due: 24 Jun 2014 by Executive

Lead member: Councillor Dale Birch

Lead director: Director of Adult Social Care, Health & Housing

Contact: Dr Lisa McNally, Strategic Director of Public Health Email: lisa.mcnally@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 355214.

Consultation process

A number of meetings have taken place in order to allow consultation on the recommissioning of these public health services. The process was discussed, including the fact that continuity of service would be required for 2014/15.

Consultees

A range of stakeholders including local representatives of
healthcare providers, schools, youth services and council members.

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Adult Social Care, Health & Housing

Financial Impact: Within existing budget (Public Health grant)