THE (0-25) FAMILY HEALTH SERVICE

Durham County Council has issued a contract modification notice for the "0-25 Family Health Service" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The original contract, initially valued at £51,184,700, has been amended to account for the NHS Agenda for Change Pay Award, increasing the contract price by £346,458. This service falls under the health and social work services category and is localized to the UKC14 region.

The procurement stage is currently in the contract update phase, following the award and modification decisions made on 22 January 2025, with the contract period extending from 21 March 2025 to 31 March 2027. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly those capable of meeting the evolving financial implications of NHS pay awards. Companies that have established experience in providing comprehensive health services, especially large-scale national health trusts or enterprises with a robust foundation in public health services, would be well-suited to bid.

Suppliers like Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, who have engaged in this contract, illustrate the potential for significant service provision and partnership with local health authorities, fostering business growth through large-scale health service contracts.