Tender

DHSC: G&PH: Local Authority Public Health Peer Review and External Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

05 Dec 2025 at 15:44

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 13:08

Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care is seeking proposals for the Local Authority Public Health Peer Review and External Support initiative, aimed at improving public health delivery across the UK. This process, falling under the services category, involves open procurement with a competitive flexible procedure, utilising a two-stage approach. The tender, valued at £7,860,000 excluding VAT, is currently in the Tender stage following updates on the contract value. Key dates include the submission deadline on 16 January 2026 and an enquiry period ending 6 January 2026. The contract period runs from 1 April 2026 through 31 March 2029, with potential extensions subject to funding approval. The focus lies on shifting health services from hospital care to community-based prevention in alignment with the government’s 10-Year Health Plan.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). It seeks providers proficient in health services, administrative social services, and community health services, highlighting the significance of supplier presentation and dialogue in the selection process. With a focus on quality and social value, this opportunity is suitable for organisations capable of delivering peer reviews and improvement plans, thus contributing to local authorities' understanding of public health challenges and practices. Business entities with expertise in public health responsibilities and strategic health service delivery will find this tender advantageous for expanding their influence within the public health landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: G&PH: Local Authority Public Health Peer Review and External Support

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care seeks Invitation to Tender for Local Authority Public Health Peer Review and External Support. Local government have a key role in delivering the goals of the 10 Year Health Plan, Health and Growth Missions and shifting the focus from hospital to community and from sickness to prevention to build an NHS fit for the future. The Authority's regional public health teams regularly support LAs (Local Authorities) to help them deliver their public health (PH) responsibilities. From 2026-27 onwards, the existing support offer will be replaced by a new public health support and improvement package to promote a better return on investment from over PS4 billion of LA Public Health Grant (PH Grant) funding. This improvement package will maximise public health benefits from wider LA spending to deliver on their health improvement duty by ensuring that all LAs are better supported to deliver on their statutory duties, government's Missions and the public health outcome priorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: possibility to extend the contract for two years, at the sole discretion of Authority and subjected to funding approval.

Planning Information

If there is sufficient interest, we will be hosting a webinar for potential suppliers on Tuesday, 30th September, from 15:30 to 16:30. This will be an opportunity to ask questions and provide verbal feedback. To register and help us confirm the event, please email Yoshi.panwar@dhsc.gov.uk by 15:00, Wednesday 24th September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059419
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080277-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85321000 - Administrative social services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,860,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,860,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
gauri jain
Contact Email
gauri.jain@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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