Decision details

This part 2 report contained the financial and value for money information relating to item 16. A discussion was held regarding how scores are assessed in relative and absolute terms and it was agreed that further information would be provided to Members on this for use with future contract reports.

RESOLVED:

That a three year contract be awarded to Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust at a capped annual contract price of, as set out in the submitted report, for the provision of Targeted Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Neuro Developmental Disorders Behaviour Pathway Services to commence on 1 April 2016. This is subject to the Section75 agreement being finalised and signed by the six Clinical Commissioning Groups by 12 November 2015.

Reasons for Decisions:

The existing contract with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for Targeted Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) will expire on 31 March 2016.  A restricted  tender process (pre-qualification questionnaire, PQQ followed by Invitation to Tender, ITT), in compliance with the requirement of EU Procurement Legislation, Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Surrey County Council Procurement Standing Orders has been completed, and the recommendation provides best value for money for the Council after undertaking a thorough evaluation process.