RESOLVED:

i)             That procurement of a new “0-25 integrated Public Health Nursing Service” be approved as outlined in the report for an initial period of three years commencing 1st October 2017 with the option to extend, exercisable by the Council, for up to four further 12 month periods.

ii)        That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Public Health in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing, to progress the procurement process up to preferred bidder stage, prior to seeking further Cabinet approval to award the contract in June 2017.