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WSCC - Healthy Child Programme

West Sussex County Council

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09 Sep 2025 at 12:27

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06 Nov 2024 at 17:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "WSCC - Healthy Child Programme" is facilitated by West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, United Kingdom. This contract, classified under the health services industry, aims to deliver comprehensive health programmes for children and families within West Sussex. The procurement was initiated as a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract has already been awarded, and services will commence on 1 April 2025, running through to 31 March 2030, with an extension option up to 31 March 2032. The contract has a lifetime value of £79.4 million, excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those aligned with national health initiatives and capable of delivering high-quality, innovative healthcare programmes. The contract has been awarded to the Sussex Community NHS Trust, a large-scale service provider based in Brighton, demonstrating potential for collaborations in service delivery across the health sector, especially for entities that are geared towards public health advancements and community-based health services. Businesses that can demonstrate value, integration, and a focus on reducing health inequalities while offering high social value are well-suited to compete in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSCC - Healthy Child Programme

Notice Description

Re-procurement under HCA PSR using Direct Award C for the Healthy Child Programme for West Sussex County Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 12 midnight on 18/11/2024 via email to BSDProcurement@westsussex.gov.uk
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Decision maker: WSCC Procurement Board.

No conflicts of interest were declared.
The decision to utilise Direct Award Process C has been taken following assessment of the incumbent provider against the key criteria outlined in the regulations. A summary of the findings is provided below.

1. Quality and Innovation
The provider is delivering a good quality service that follows national guidance relating to this programme. Delivery against local key performance indicators is good and, in the case of the mandated health visitor metrics, the provider performs well compared to national and regional benchmarks. CQC rating is 'good' across all areas. There are examples of innovation during the current contract term.

2. Value
Despite population increases during the lifetime of the current contract, the provider has continued to deliver within the original contract value and maintained standards in terms of performance. There are examples of programmes delivering additional value for the Council both in terms of outcomes for residents and savings to other services.

3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability
The provider has demonstrated a commitment to maintain good relationships with key stakeholders and develop effective care pathways. The provider delivers a good programme of support for newly qualified and trainee specialist nurses, which has supported efforts to improve recruitment and retention rates in the context of national workforce challenges.

4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
The provider has put in place measures to improve access and facilitate choice for local residents, for example expanding the choice of clinic sites. There are programmes targeted at more vulnerable families with the aim of reducing health inequalities.

5. Social value
A large number of employees are local residents and the provider has a volunteer programme in place. The Trust's People Strategy outlines a commitment to supporting a local workforce, career development and learning opportunities for staff. The Trust has a Green Plan with clear targets that align to NHS net zero targets and these are monitored in annual reports.

The contract will start from 01/04/2025. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS79.4m.
This figure is subject to agreement around NHS Agenda for Change pay awards. These are set annually by the national NHS Pay Review Body and therefore cannot be calculated in advance. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this Notice marks the start of the Standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 12 midnight on 18/11/2024 via email.

Options: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. Weighting 100.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b47c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054978-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Sussex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sussex Community NHS Trust

Further Information

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