Decision details

a.     To commission a Universal 0-19 Healthy Child Programme including Health Visiting and School Nursing that follows national commissioning guidance, has a focus on improving outcomes and reducing inequalities and allows flexibility to adapt to local needs by working in place-based integrated teams with other Local Authority (Education, Social Care and Community), Public Health and NHS services.



b. For Peterborough City Council to enter into a Section 75 Partnering Agreement with Cambridgeshire Community Services for delivery of this service starting on 1st April 2025 for a duration of 2 years with the option to extend for 2+2 years (Total 6 years).



c. To agree the annual budget of £4,092,144.00 p.a.

d. To delegate authority to the Director of Public Health to exercise the option to extend the Section 75 Partnering Agreement after each 2-year period.

The Cabinet resolved unanimously to:

1.    Commission a Universal 0-19 Healthy Child Programme including Health Visiting and School Nursing that follows national commissioning guidance, has a focus on improving outcomes and reducing inequalities and allows flexibility to adapt to local needs by working in place-based integrated teams with other Local Authority (Education, Social Care and Community), Public Health and NHS services.??? 

2.    Peterborough City Council to enter into a Section 75 Partnering Agreement with Cambridgeshire Community Services for delivery of this service starting on 1^st April 2025 for a duration of 2 years with the option to extend for 2+2 years (Total 6 years).?

3.    Agree the annual budget of £4,092,144.00 p.a. ? 

4.    Delegate authority to the Director of Public Health to exercise the option to extend the Section 75 Partnering Agreement after each 2-year period.?Additionally, grant the discretion to the Director of Public Health to amend the extension period into shorter durations based on service requirements. 

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