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TenderUpdate

14 May 2026 at 12:18

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 16:25

Planning

27 Nov 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, the buying organisation, has awarded contracts for the provision of Health Visiting Services in the Midlands under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as mentioned in the confirmation of contract award notice. The awarded contracts, executed using the Most Suitable Provider Process, cover two lots: East Midlands (Lot 1) and West Midlands (Lot 2). Lot 1, valued at £125,892, is managed by Nottingham CityCare Partnership Community Interest Company, while Lot 2, valued at £64,564, is managed by Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. Both contracts commenced on 1st March 2026 and are set to conclude on 31st October 2026. Within the services industry category, the procurement method utilised was limited, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, focusing on health services specifically targeting 0-5-year-olds across Nottingham City and Sandwell regions. The award of these contracts marks the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations operating within health services sectors, particularly those specialising in early years' health education, community health initiatives, and service integration. Eligible businesses adept in delivering quality service outcomes and capable of demonstrating expertise in addressing health inequalities will benefit from participation. With long-term prospects in enhancing community-focused health provisions, organisations experienced in handling similar projects can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio and reinforce their position in the healthcare industry. Besides offering a platform to contribute to improving public health, this tender is particularly well-suited for large healthcare providers looking to consolidate their services in the Midlands.

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Notice Title

Health Visitor Service (Midlands)

Notice Description

NHS England (referred to as the Commissioner) awarded a contract to Nottingham CityCare Partnership Community Interest Company in East Midlands [Lot 1] and Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust in West Midlands [Lot 2] for the provision of Health Visiting Services following a robust Most Suitable Provider Process

Lot Information

LOT 1

This is an Intention to Award Notice to award using the Most Suitable Provider Process for Health Visitor Services.

The value for the East Midlands (lot 1) which is being awarded to Nottingham CityCare Partnership Community Interest Company is PS125,892 for the period 01 March 2026 to 31 October 2026.

The contract will be for a period of 8 months 01 March 2026 to 31 October 2026. The pilot may be extended to the end of the financial year subject to confirmation from the Commissioner and additional national funding being made available.

This is a new service. The provider is an established Health Visiting Service provider within their locality but will be newly contracted to provide this service.

LOT 2

This is an Intention to Award Notice to award using the Most Suitable Provider Process for Health Visiting Services.

The value for the West Midlands (lot 2) which is being awarded to Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is PS64,564 for the period 01 March 2026 to 31 October 2026.

The contract will be for a period of 8 months 01 March 2026 to 31 October 2026. The pilot may be extended to the end of the financial year subject to confirmation from the Commissioner and additional national funding being made available.

This is a new service. The provider is an established Health Visiting Service provider within their locality but will be newly contracted to provide this service.

Procurement 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on the 20 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044353-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£214,262 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,456 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
9 Feb 20264 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NOTTINGHAM CITYCARE PARTNERSHIP

SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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