Start for Life Workforce Pilot and CCS 9 Month Extension

The procurement process for the "Start for Life Workforce Pilot and CCS 9 Month Extension" is managed by Norfolk County Council, a regional authority located in Norwich, United Kingdom, in the UKH15 region. This tender falls under the "Social work and related services" industry category, with the main procurement category being services. The current procurement stage is the Award phase, noted as complete, with a related contract signed on 27th May 2025.

The process utilised is a limited procurement method, specifically a Direct Award Process A as outlined by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The awarded supplier is Cambridgeshire Community Services, based in Cambridge, covering regions UKH12, UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social services, particularly those with capabilities in delivering community-focused health programs and workforce development initiatives.

The procurement leverages the existing expertise of Cambridgeshire Community Services due to their ongoing role in the pilot, thus emphasising opportunities for businesses that can provide complementary services or resources. Companies experienced in developing and implementing competency frameworks, conducting operational reviews, and improving data-driven identification processes of vulnerable groups may find growth potential through partnerships or sub-contracting roles. Given the strategic objectives of this tender, businesses engaged in public health innovation and sustainability for maternal and child services are particularly suited to benefit from such contracts.