East Sussex School Health Services

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of East Sussex School Health Services, specifically under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This procurement falls within the 'Health services' category, targeting services that benefit children and young people between the ages of 5 and 19. The contract, valued at approximately £10,291,000, will run from January 2025 to December 2027, with an option for a 24-month extension.

The contracting process has undergone direct award procedure without prior call for competition, having commenced with an intention to award notice dated 25 September 2024, marking a standstill period for representations until 7 October 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in children's health and wellbeing programmes. With strategic focus on quality, innovation, integration, and sustainability, companies that emphasise improving access to health services and reducing inequalities stand poised to gain from involvement in this contract.

Large-scale health service providers, especially those with a proven record of collaboration with local authorities and educational institutions, will find this procurement process particularly suited to their capabilities, offering a platform for growth through dedicated service delivery in East Sussex. As the contract has been awarded based on criteria such as social value, service sustainability, and superior performance measures, incumbent providers, or similar large-scale entities equipped with established infrastructure, are encouraged to explore potential extensions and partnership opportunities over its course.