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Start for Life Workforce Pilot and CCS 9 Month Extension

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 May 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

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.

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Notice Title

Start for Life Workforce Pilot and CCS 9 Month Extension

Notice Description

This is a notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This is an award under Direct Award Process A as set out in the Regulations. The award is for the 9-month extended delivery of a nationally funded Start For Life (SfL) Workforce Pilot within Cambridge Community Services (CCS) to support the following core objectives: * Further Development and Testing: s: Refine and digitally implement the workforce competency framework, incorporating feedback and best practice. * Operational Review: Evaluate pilot outcomes and embed key learning across the Healthy Child Service and wider delivery system. * Data-Led Improvements: Strengthen data-informed identification of vulnerable parents and embed sustainable approaches across maternity and child health services. The extension of the Start for Life Workforce Pilot meets the criteria for PSR Direct Award Process A. CCS remains the only suitable provider for this 9-month period. To award to an external provider would compromise on continuity, safeguarding and quality, and maximises value for public investment. The requirement does not involve a framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This is an award under Direct Award Process A as set out in the Regulations. The award is for the 9-month extended delivery of a nationally funded Start For Life (SfL) Workforce Pilot within Cambridge Community Services (CCS) to support the following core objectives: * Further Development and Testing: s: Refine and digitally implement the workforce competency framework, incorporating feedback and best practice. * Operational Review: Evaluate pilot outcomes and embed key learning across the Healthy Child Service and wider delivery system. * Data-Led Improvements: Strengthen data-informed identification of vulnerable parents and embed sustainable approaches across maternity and child health services. The extension of the Start for Life Workforce Pilot meets the criteria for PSR Direct Award Process A. CCS remains the only suitable provider for this 9-month period. To award to an external provider would compromise on continuity, safeguarding and quality, and maximises value for public investment. The requirement does not involve a framework.

Procurement Information

The award of the contract without prior publication in the Find a Tender service is lawful because it is being awarded as a Direct Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The justification being that: * There is an existing provider of the health care services in question. * The relevant authority is satisfied that the services can only be delivered by that provider, given their nature. This applies to the current case because: * The Start for Life Workforce Pilot enhances existing Health Visitor-led services. * CCS have delivered the pilot from inception and hold the necessary operational infrastructure, workforce, and relationships. * The extension is a continuation of existing services, focusing on embedding learning, scaling impact, and integrating with the Healthy Child Service. Given the time-limited nature of the funding, dependence on existing workforce, and alignment with wider transformation programmes, no other provider is currently positioned to deliver the required outcomes within the given timeframe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028539-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,252 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claudia Green
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES

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