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Optivita Programme

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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18 Nov 2025 at 06:27

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow has completed a procurement process titled "Optivita Programme," which falls under the services industry category. This initiative aims to improve life chances for parents and babies in disadvantaged areas of Harrow by providing early health support and social services through various community workers. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, categorised as below threshold, and was in the Award stage as of 18th November 2025. The awarded contract, signed on 8th September 2025, will run until 8th April 2026, with a value of £130,216. The programme's implementation is in the UK region of Harrow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social and health services. Specifically, SMEs specialising in community health, wellness programmes, or midwifery services may find this contract to be a lucrative opportunity to engage with sub-central government authorities like the London Borough of Harrow. Businesses can benefit from expanding their services in public-sector programmes aimed at improving social outcomes, thus enhancing their reputation and fostering future collaboration with local governments. The opportunity for such growth is particularly relevant for businesses interested in implementing social service initiatives in urban settings.

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Notice Title

Optivita Programme

Notice Description

Social support Initiative - Optivita is a programme which focuses on improving life chances for parents and babies who are living in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Harrow. The programme provides early health promotion and support in the first 1000 days of life through community health and wellbeing workers, social prescriber link workers and perinatal/post-natal group consultations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074574-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85141100 - Services provided by midwives

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,216 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 8 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOSSOM EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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