0-19 Community Public Health Service

South Tyneside Borough Council has awarded the contract for the provision of a 0-19 Community Public Health Service to the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This contract falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and will deliver the Healthy Child Programme within South Tyneside. The procurement process employed an open procedure, and the service will be implemented from 1st April 2026, running up to 31st March 2031, with a possible extension of two years.

The total contract value is approximately £29.54 million, with the first year valued at £3,516,407. The service will operate in South Shields, UKC22 region, under the industry's health services category. This tender award presents substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in public health services for children and young people.

Companies with expertise in health services, particularly those with a focus on community outreach and child development, could further explore subcontracting or partnership possibilities under this large-scale project. Organisations that can contribute to a mixed-skill team—such as health visitors, nursery nurses, school nurses, and administrators—will find alignment with the project's needs. The awarded service aims to improve local health outcomes, thereby offering firms a chance to engage in a significant public health initiative within the UK, driving growth through meaningful community impact.