PROVISION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE FOR CHILDREN AGED 0 -19 YEARS, DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT SERVICE AND ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICE

Derbyshire County Council has announced the modification of a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023. This contract pertains to the provision of public health nursing services for children aged 0-19 years, including an Integrated Breastfeeding Support Service and Oral Health Promotion Service in Derbyshire, excluding Derby City. The procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a total contract value of £15,608,270.60.

The modification, effective from 1 April 2025, includes increased payments due to the Agenda for Change pay uplift and additional funding for extending the Oral Health Improvement programme. Key figures involved in the decision process included Councillor B Lewis and several other council members. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those experienced in public health service delivery and community health initiatives.

Companies capable of providing comprehensive children's health services, breastfeeding support, and oral health programmes will find this contract particularly attractive. Large healthcare organisations and those specialising in public health nursing and preventive care can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios and reinforce their presence in the Derbyshire region.