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TenderUpdate

28 Apr 2025 at 15:09

Award

10 Apr 2025 at 15:39

Tender

14 Nov 2024 at 10:24

TenderUpdate

27 Aug 2024 at 13:25

TenderUpdate

20 Aug 2024 at 07:03

Planning

12 Aug 2024 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council has formally awarded a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of the "0-19 years (up to 25 years with SEND) Public Health Nursing Service" in Lancashire. This service covers health services under the CPV classification 85100000, focusing on universal Health Visiting and School Nursing. The service, valued at £210,000,000 for its lifetime, will commence on 1st October 2025, initially for five years, with a potential extension of up to three additional years. The award was confirmed on 28th April 2025, involving areas such as Central, East, and North Lancashire, delivered at various settings like homes and schools.

The procurement process offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in health services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative and quality healthcare solutions. Businesses with expertise in integration, collaboration, and the reduction of health inequalities would be well-suited to compete, as these factors formed a critical part of the evaluation criteria. Additionally, as the procurement involved an open procedure under GPA, it encourages participation from organisations that can deliver social value and exhibit data readiness, workforce competence, and effective partnership working. Potential suppliers included HCRG Care Services Limited, indicating opportunities for large-scale healthcare organisations to expand their service provision.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

0-19 years (up to 25 years with SEND) Public Health Nursing Service

Notice Description

The 0 to 19 (up to 25 years with SEND) Public Health Nursing Service in Lancashire is essentially the universal Health Visiting and School Nursing service offer. The service delivers the national Healthy Child Programme requirement - core statutory / mandated functions. Health visitors support families from the antenatal period up to school entry. The service is delivered in a range of settings including families' own homes, local community or primary care settings. School nurses offer year-round support for children and young people both in and out of school settings. The anticipated Service Commencement Date is 01/10/2025. The contract shall have an initial period of five years with a right to extend the contract for up to 36-months beyond the initial term by any number of defined periods as long as the total contract term does not exceed eight years. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Competitive Process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS210,000,000 This is an existing service. The intention is to award to the existing provider.

Lot Information

1 - Central Lancashire

1 - Central Lancashire: Preston, Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Additional information: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents.

2 - East Lancashire

2 - East Lancashire: Burnley, Rossendale, Hyndburn, Pendle and Ribble Valley

3 - North Lancashire

3 - North Lancashire: Fylde, Wyre, and Lancaster. Additional information: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0489d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017355-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£212,900,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
10 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HCRG Care Services Limited

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