Tender

0-19 Public Health Nursing Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM

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TenderUpdate

20 Sep 2024 at 09:59

Planning

13 Sep 2024 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) Council is currently in the planning stage of tendering for the "0-19 Public Health Nursing Services" to be delivered from 1st January 2027. This procurement involves two key service specifications: the health visiting service for children aged 0-5 (Lot 1) and the school nursing service for children aged 5-19, and up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (Lot 2). The total estimated value of the contract is up to £30,800,000 over a span of seven years, with an initial contract period likely to be three years, extendable by two additional two-year periods. The services will be funded from the ring-fenced Public Health Grant, covering the Hammersmith & Fulham region, and are classified under CPV Code 85323000 for community health services. Key procurement activities include a virtual market engagement event scheduled for Wednesday, 16th October from 3 pm to 4 pm via Microsoft Teams.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in community health services, early childhood education, and family support. Organisations with expertise in providing integrated, holistic models of healthcare, with the ability to deliver universal, targeted, and specialist services, are particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder(s) will have the chance to contribute to H&F’s strategic goals, including the Early Intervention Strategy and the Start for Life Offer, and will need to register social value commitments via the Social Value Portal. The focus on collaboration with family hubs and other agencies to provide wrap-around support ensures that qualified providers can make a substantial impact on community health outcomes.

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Notice Title

0-19 Public Health Nursing Services

Notice Description

Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) Council are tendering for two services to deliver a high quality 0-19 Public Health Nursing in Hammersmith and Fulham from 1st January 2027. The 0-19 offer will be in the form of two service specifications: 1. The health visiting offer (Lot 1). 2. The school nursing offer (Lot 2). Since the services fall within CPV Code 85323000-9 (community health services delivered to individuals) the procurement will be carried out under the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The provider will build upon the current provision and link with our communities and family hubs to deliver a mixed model of: Universal service that is offered to all people. Targeted services that provide people with timely, personalised expert advice and support when they need it for a specific issue. Specialist services that provides people specialist practitioner treatment where providers will often work with other agencies to coordinate holistic wrap around support for people with acute or ongoing needs, including complex needs management.

Lot Information

The Health Visiting Service

The provider will deliver Health Visiting services for all babies and children aged 0-5 who live in Hammersmith and Fulham. The service is fundamental in providing a robust universal offer that will cover child health surveillance, health promotion, health protection, health improvement, support outlined in the healthy child programme 0 to 5. Health Visitors will have a role in: * leading and delivering the 5 mandated health reviews * delivering against the 6 high impact areas for early years * continuity of family public healthcare from maternity to health visiting services * contributing to safeguarding * identifying and supporting vulnerable children and families * addressing inequalities and contributing to the Supporting Families Programme Where possible, a community placed Place-based approached will be delivered in the local community by a range of frontline workers, providers and commissioners working collaboratively to deliver a personalised continuity of carer model for all people. The Health Visitors will be based within H&F's 3 new Family Hubs.

The School Nursing Service

The provider will deliver School Nursing Services for all children aged 5-19 (or 25 for those with an EHCP) that attend-maintained schools or academes in Hammersmith and Fulham. The service will cover child health surveillance, health promotion, health protection, health improvement, support outlined in the healthy child programme 5 to 19. The role of School Nurses will extend to: * Delivering against the 6 high impact areas for school-aged years. * Facilitating smooth transitions for school-aged children, such as the shift from health visiting to school nursing, and eventually to adult services. * Providing support to vulnerable children and those not attending school, including children in care, young carers, and young offenders. * Supporting children who are home educated. * Providing the support offered as part of the Supporting Families Programme refreshed health offer. * Engage with diverse communities. * Implement strategies that will prioritise improving mental health. * Develop and execute plans to address health concerns such as asthma, sexual health, and obesity. * Playing a crucial role in safeguarding children.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049ae1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030128-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

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