Decision Maker: Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Award of contract to provide the Circle Room young person’s clinic for 2 years, commencing on 1 April 2026.
32.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Adult Social Care and Health.
DECISIONS
32.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the proposal for the direct award as described in the Exempt Report.
REASONS
32.3 On 15 December 2025 the Lead Member approved the continuation of The Circle Room Sexual Health Service under a new contract. The clinic is well used, cost effective and plays a crucial role in reducing unwanted pregnancies, STIs, and HIV amongst people under 25 years old.
32.4 Detail in relation to the successful provider along with reasons for recommending the award to this provider are set out in the exempt report.
Report author: Tony Proom
Publication date: 20/03/2026
Date of decision: 20/03/2026
Decided at meeting: 20/03/2026 - Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Effective from: 31/03/2026
Current call-in Count: 0
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