0-19 Healthy Child Programme Services
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The London Borough of Merton has completed the procurement process for the "0-19 Healthy Child Programme Services" contract, under a Direct Award Process as part of the Provider Selection Regime. This £20,721,172 contract, awarded to Central London Community Healthcare, falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV 85000000) and involves the delivery of comprehensive health services for children and young people in Merton, England. This contract, set to begin on 1st July 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2030, aims to address local health priorities and needs.
The procurement utilised a direct award method, bypassing the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with the intention to award notice published on 25th March 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services. Although the procurement has already been awarded to a large supplier, businesses specialising in subcontracting specific health services, such as those related to child development and community health, may benefit from forming partnerships or providing auxiliary services.
Those with expertise in innovative health solutions or community engagement may also find growth potential in contributing to the ongoing implementation of this comprehensive health programme within the London Borough of Merton.
The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") has awarded a contract under 'Direct Award Process C' of the Provider Selection Regime, to provide 0-19 Healthy Child Programme Services (mainly Health Visiting and School Nursing services). The aim of the contract is to deliver comprehensive 0-19 Healthy Child Programme services for Children and Young People in Merton. The service is to deliver Merton's expectations for Merton's 0 to 19 Healthy Child Programme Services including delivery of: Health Visiting (0-5), School Nursing (5-19) and Specialist Support offers including: Homelessness Health Visitors, Infant Feeding Service, Looked After Children Nurse, Young Parents Support Service, National Child Measurement Programme Service (NCMP), Family Start Service, Youth Offending Team Nurse.
The requirements and expectations are based upon the national service specification incorporating the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) which was updated in 2021 (PHE, 2023) (PHE, 2021) and has been informed by local needs, priorities and engagement with stakeholders and families. The scope of these services falls within The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract has now been awarded following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award notice published on the 25th March 2025.
The provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this procurement. The publication of this notice confirms the conclusion of the standstill period.
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The contract period is five years.
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