Decision details

To approve the strategic options assessment for delivery of Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) services and note the next steps, including beginning negotiations with current providers, Kings College Hospital and Guys and St Thomas’

RESOLVED:

1.  That the strategic options assessment (paragraphs 34-46 of the report) for the delivery of genito-urinary medicine (GUM) services for Southwark Council be approved.

2.  That recommendation (option five, paragraph 50) to undertake a joint procurement with Lambeth and Lewisham and negotiate with the existing providers be approved.

3.  That the proposed service requirements and outcomes for the future GUM contracts (set out in paragraphs 25-33 of the report) be noted and that formal consultation on the future service model will be conducted with service users and residents as part of the planned engagement programme.